Films

[Katster]

Anywhoo, has anyone seen the hurt locker?

I might watch it tonight, any one got any opinions on it?

[Jaybles]

The moment they pulled out Capri-sun's for refreshment, I turned it off.

Capri-sun? In the middle of the desert? During a war? Yeah, alright then. A true representation of the war in Iraq if ever I did see one

I probably will watch it all at some point, and no doubt it will be an ok film. But at the time that just made me laugh, and I couldn't take the film seriously afterwards.

[M a r k]

The moment they pulled out Capri-sun's for refreshment, I turned it off.

Capri-sun? In the middle of the desert? During a war? Yeah, alright then. A true representation of the war in Iraq if ever I did see one

I probably will watch it all at some point, and no doubt it will be an ok film. But at the time that just made me laugh, and I couldn't take the film seriously afterwards.

[Katster]

I've just read an article suggesting that Capri Suns are used by the US army..... besides, it's not as if they're an uneconmical method of carrying liquid. And the pack can be utilised as a mirror, apparently - I guess for flashing a position rather than doing your eyebrows mind. This only adds to the authenticity of the film IMO. There will be holes in the film, but I don't think this is one.

Good film, not great. Couple excellent scenes in it, like the opening scene and the sniper stand off.

[The Nal]

The moment they pulled out Capri-sun's for refreshment, I turned it off.

Capri-sun? In the middle of the desert? During a war? Yeah, alright then. A true representation of the war in Iraq if ever I did see one

I probably will watch it all at some point, and no doubt it will be an ok film. But at the time that just made me laugh, and I couldn't take the film seriously afterwards.

[Katster]

I thought it was a genius film, especially with the development of the characters. Really enjoyed it.

[Langdale Wolf]

the worst football hooligan film is still green street though.

[sloaney007]

but a decent film about the problems with football violence is ID.

[The Nal]

I never disputed that. I will probably watch it all the way through soon, and no doubt enjoy the film.

I couldn't feel like I was in a war knowing there were capri-sun's on tap though, it just didn't wash with me. I'm fine with being proved wrong though, I'm waiting for the report...

[ralph250]

I thought Hurt Locker was one of the best movies of last year. damn tense! good interaction between the cast and liked that it wasn't a star vehicle for anyone. Don't read unless seen it....

and liked that anyone who was well known got killed off pretty early (pierce, fiennes etc)

[Katster]

Maybe they use Capri-suns in Iraq? Makes sense, they dont go off, stay cool in that pouch, and a perfect one serving size, durable. How did them drinking one make you turn off the film?

[The Nal]

More recently watched another french movie "un prophete" as mentioned here; Grim and gritty, twas a good movie if a little tough to watch. Casting was superb, especially the corsican boss Cesar, a range of emotions are experienced throughout and some of the scenes are handled excellently; the first assignment given for one. Worth a watch definitely, but as above tis a little tough, especially at 2:30hr.

[Jaybles]

I never disputed that. I will probably watch it all the way through soon, and no doubt enjoy the film.

I couldn't feel like I was in a war knowing there were capri-sun's on tap though, it just didn't wash with me. I'm fine with being proved wrong though, I'm waiting for the report...

[Katster]

Capri-suns sound like a good idea for drinks in iraq to me listening to some of the posts.

[The Nal]

I need someone with some actual experience to convince me I'm afraid.

[Katster]

Well heres a website "adopt a soldier" advising on what to send soldiers in Iraq/Afgan. First on the drinks list? You guessed it........

http://www.adoptaussoldier.org/whattosend.html

Hurt Locker for all 9 Oscars now Katser?

Edited February 10, 2010 by Katster

[ralph250]

Clooneys best work?

[The Nal]

Furry muff. I'll have to actually watch the film to decide

Edit: hang on though, that's stuff to send them for when they're not in combat, no? I DEFINITELY don't believe they take packets of crisps and board games out into the field with them...

[Katster]

They do apparently, why would you send them canned meats, canned cheese, canned chips, canned salsa, dips, canned tuna and canned chicken if they were home? They're not bums.

Although I dont see the point of sending them crackers in the middle of the desert. Surely thats the last thing they need, unless they're going for some cracker eating world record in the heat? They really need to have their minds on other things, as the film shows.

[The Nal]

They take games out with them on duty? Don't be ridiculous!

[Jaybles]

Keeps the mind alert and a good chess board can be used as a shield.

[The Nal]

They could cover the chess boards in capri-sun packets. And use it as a reflective device to gain a nice healthy tan

[nightcrawler13]

a guy from form in high school is in the army (he was a bob dylan obsessive, surprised us when he ran off to do so), and he said the americans always have capri-suns, they trade with the yanks for them sometimes

[philipsteak]

a guy from form in high school is in the army (he was a bob dylan obsessive, surprised us when he ran off to do so), and he said the americans always have capri-suns, they trade with the yanks for them sometimes

[Acquiesce.]

It's not necessarily a Capri Sun in the film, just juice in a shiny carton.