Very Worthwhile Movie Documentary for Hogs: "They Shall Not Grow Old"
Dec 18, 2018 20:17:01 #
Yesterday, I saw a showing of the documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old". The documentary is reviewed by the New York Times at https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/16/movies/peter-jackson-war-movie.html .
The documentary brings to life the archived films of the First World War and the techniques involved should be of interest to many UHH members. It's a special event feature and its next showing will be on 27 December. Peter Jackson ("Lord of the Rings" etc.) has achieved an incredible result of photography and cinematography. Be sure to stay for the 30 minute trailer where Jackson explains his methods. I recommend it for all.
The documentary brings to life the archived films of the First World War and the techniques involved should be of interest to many UHH members. It's a special event feature and its next showing will be on 27 December. Peter Jackson ("Lord of the Rings" etc.) has achieved an incredible result of photography and cinematography. Be sure to stay for the 30 minute trailer where Jackson explains his methods. I recommend it for all.
Dec 18, 2018 21:17:13 #
Dec 19, 2018 01:00:27 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
tovie wrote:
Yesterday, I saw a showing of the documentary &quo... (show quote)
Saw it in 3D at my local Regal theater last night. Overwhelming to say the least. Emotionally wrenching. Those long dead heroes are brought back to life. Much of that 100+ year old footage looks like it could have been captured last week. Many scenes are not for the faint of heart. Simply amazing.
Dec 19, 2018 08:10:16 #
Vetlore
Loc: Hickory NC
Thank you for this information! I'm going to try to get tickets to see it here on the 27th in NC
Dec 19, 2018 08:27:06 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Vetlore wrote:
Thank you for this information! I'm going to try to get tickets to see it here on the 27th in NC
Be aware that the first 15-20 minutes is unrestored film. Here is a review. Hope you get to see it in 3D, but if not, it's still very worthwhile.
https://www.slashfilm.com/they-shall-not-grow-old-review/
Dec 19, 2018 08:38:40 #
There was a feature on the news about this, last night. It's absolutely astonishing to see what Peter Jackson was able to do with old, grainy, jerky, faded, silent, black & white footage. Kudos to him and others like him who restore and convert old film, photos and sound recordings to modern quality and digital format so they'll never be lost.
Dec 19, 2018 08:57:06 #
This is a film everyone, yes especially today's snow flake generation.
No coloring books or safe rooms, just hard life.
No coloring books or safe rooms, just hard life.
Dec 19, 2018 09:15:57 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I agree with all of the above comments.
In addition to the heart-wrenching nature of the subject, the technology involved is fascinating.
This movie (seen in 3D here), is nearly the quality of “Saving Private Ryan” or “The Deer Hunter” in it’s emotional instruction of what war does to people.
In addition to the heart-wrenching nature of the subject, the technology involved is fascinating.
This movie (seen in 3D here), is nearly the quality of “Saving Private Ryan” or “The Deer Hunter” in it’s emotional instruction of what war does to people.
Dec 19, 2018 09:41:12 #
tovie wrote:
Yesterday, I saw a showing of the documentary &quo... (show quote)
Thanks for sharing! I just bought tickets to take my father-in-law to the Dec 27 showing.
Dec 19, 2018 10:34:43 #
Dec 19, 2018 10:56:33 #
I just got the last 4 seats for the 27th in my part of Texas
Dec 19, 2018 11:03:01 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
robertcbyrd wrote:
I MUST SEE THIS MOVIE! Thank you so much.
It's not playing in very many theaters across the country, especially in 3D, and I believe the only scheduled remaining date at this point is for December 27th. However, the reception for it, and the reviews, have been so spectacular that I would not be surprised if they attempt to schedule some additional dates. A warning though, this is a difficult film to watch with a number of very painfully explicit scenes. I would not take anyone who is very young, or of a sensitive nature, to see it.
Dec 19, 2018 18:22:22 #
Will do. Looks worthwhile and it is 3D here. Glad to support his effort.
Dec 19, 2018 22:44:13 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
tovie wrote:
Yesterday, I saw a showing of the documentary &quo... (show quote)
I loved it. Outstanding documentary. Loved it.
It may be difficult to see except in larger cities. It was shown in Topeka 2 times on Monday and 2 times on a later date. I don't know how extensive the showings will be. It is a documentary, not a bunch of exploding stuff with main actors, romance, and men surviving impossible falls etc. This may limit its appeal to theaters who see no point wasting their space on stuff only adults will attend. The small theater in a theater complex where I saw it was packed.
I am in Topeka. In Kansas City they have the WW1 museum (only one in USA). If you can go to it you won't regret it. It is a tremendous experience.
Dec 20, 2018 17:03:13 #
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