Re-watched Red Dawn...

CleverM · 11-01-2004, 10:12 AM

I watched this flick with my girlfriend's parents and my brother after I had bought it for $7.50 at the local Wally-world. I had forgotten how good the AK action is and how fascinating the first part of the movie was(when the paratroops just drop down on the field next to the high school). Everybody that watched it with me loved it. If you haven't seen it-rent it-it's a movie that's actually WORTH the rental fee. WOLVERINES!!!

BattleRifleG3 · 11-01-2004, 11:59 AM

I rewatched it again, I own it and shared it with my ex and a few of her girl friends (all conservatives). They found it interesting, we had a few what-if discussions and made fun of the actors for their different movie roles.

mbakercad · 11-01-2004, 09:26 PM

I'm ashamed to say that I have not seen this flick yet. I need to get off my arse and rent it already

az_gun_nut · 11-02-2004, 03:04 PM

All the full auto AK's are actually modified Maadi's.

Great flick.

mbakercad · 11-02-2004, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az_gun_nut

All the full auto AK's are actually modified Maadi's.

Great flick.

Guy on AR15.com actually has one that was used in the movie. Beautiful piece.

Etek · 11-05-2004, 04:17 PM

http://www.movieprop.com/tvandmovie/reviews/reddawn.htm
I quote from the site,

"Those who know freedom best either die for its restoration, or live life dedicated to its continual preservation.

To many the movie represents an "urban myth," or a self delusional fantasy that inspires paranoi in the supposedly "civil citizens" of this "civil world." But to many the movie represents the ultimate human myth that we all want to believe in. That being that people care for each other, that things matter beyond life or death, and that some will dedicate their lives for such ideals. This would be the notion of the citizen soldier, the ultimate defender of everything from the ideals of Republic's; to the ideals of justice; to the ideals of the human soul."

MAUSER88 · 11-11-2004, 12:13 PM

Great movie, well worth watching a few times at least.

milk · 11-14-2004, 06:50 AM

oh yeah i just caught it on tv the other weekend. oh the memories. me and my brother used to watch the hell out of that movie when we were kids. then we'd go out and round up the neighbor kids and trudge through the woods for the rest of the day... but to look back on that movie now that i know what guns are what and so on it still stands up as a great movie. classic...

Rambozo · 11-17-2004, 03:41 AM

It wasn't a BAD movie. Was kinda hoakie but, it doesn't seem like there are a lot of these kind of stories. I read of an old movie about the chetniks, but I have yet to see it. I forget the name of it.

I don't think the average person understands what the common man is capable of. A WHOLE LOT can be achieved, if the will is there. So its kinda cool to see a movie dedicated to the guerrilla fighter. I kinda wish that there was MORE movies of this type. The movie kinda pays homage to these unsung warriors. These warriors exhist all over the world. Its not as if these people are conscripts, and forced to fight. They are regular people that take up arms to fight a GREATER force. Its not important WHAT they fight for, its that they DO fight. These people fight for what they think is right. wether they are right or not, is irrelivant. They deserve respect for what they voluntarilly endure. There is no logistical support, there is no quality medical services. These people expect NONE of that. Their options are only victory or death, and for that, they should be respected.

There are numerous examples of what these people can do. Cuba, China, Russia, and the US are all products of successfull revolutions. I think castro's initial assault on cuba consisted of around 80 men. Mao conquered china with a peasant army, and we defeated the british.

The word commando is derived from the boer war of 1899. "Kommando" was used to describe a boar fighting unit, and the word "Boer" is Afrikans for "Farmer". So its kinda funny to see that a word that is now sysnonymous with elite, was derived from a bunch of farmers.

It seems that few have respect for these fighters, and that is why this is a good movie. "Apocalypse Now" and "We were soldiers", seem to make small hints at this, but it seems that "Red Dawn" was the only one that was directly about it. despite how hoakie "Red Dawn" was, it was and still is, a unique story.

Etek · 11-19-2004, 05:55 PM

Red Dawn is on tonight at 8:00 EDT on WGN

BigDog · 11-20-2004, 06:21 PM

I would like to see it again. If some one out there knows when it's coming on in the next few weeks, please post. (I missed it on WGN)

VALMET_M76 · 11-21-2004, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by az_gun_nut

All the full auto AK's are actually modified Maadi's.

Great flick.

The RPK in the movie is a VALMET.

The movie is fantasy.

Rediculous fantasy.

Rambozo · 11-22-2004, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by VALMET_M76

The movie is fantasy.

Rediculous fantasy.

How many movies aren't?

mbakercad · 11-22-2004, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambozo

How many movies aren't?

Fahrenheit 9/11 for one

Rambozo · 11-22-2004, 11:16 AM

After seeing that "Bowling for Columbine" I doubt I would waste any more time on a Moore film. I would like to see that fahrenhype film though.

GOVT1911 · 11-28-2004, 02:08 PM

John Milius, the director is VERY pro-gun. Big departure from the typical Hollwierd Liberal. Great movie!

OODA_Loop · 11-28-2004, 02:30 PM

Partisan Rock National Memorial...
"In the early days of World War 3, Partisans, mostly children, carved the names of their dead on this rock..."

Geist762 · 01-11-2009, 05:11 AM

Now get up there and piss in that radiator!

Classic 80's anti chick flick.

Also probably coined the phrase...

Hate...
Keeps me warm.

Pony Boy putting notches in his buttstock. lol.

the eXiLe · 01-11-2009, 05:13 AM

So are you up doing some late night/early morning drinking Geister?

Geist762 · 01-11-2009, 03:34 PM

I drank a cup of coffee after dinner.
Plus I quit smoking 2 days ago.
I was a bear.

wayoutwest2 · 01-11-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glock Holliday

Next time you watch pay attention to the Cuban commander when he tells his men to go to the sporting goods store and recover all the yellow sheets (4473) so they know the addresses of people in that town who bought firearms in the last 20 years.I'm sure that's one thing they would really do.

Holy 4 year old thread

but I watched this last night on tv and noticed that line for for first time...

the eXiLe · 01-12-2009, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geist762

I quit smoking two days ago. I was a bear.

Wow TMI!

Never thought you were that way out man, you must feel better though now you've admitted it on here?

bush luv · 01-12-2009, 02:59 AM

stay gold pony boy!

FL-AK · 01-12-2009, 02:04 PM

Nothing gold can stay, you know that

akjim · 01-12-2009, 02:43 PM

hang in there Giestmeister........one day at a time........watch what happens when the chronic broncitus and other ethyl methely bad crap chems start pissing out of your body.......you'll eventually feel great..

16r40 · 01-12-2009, 06:02 PM

well since this tread was dug up from the grave yard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geist762

Now get up there and piss in that radiator!

that scene were he pissed in the radiator was actually taken from a soviet film directed by Alexander Dovzhenko in 1930, title EARTH....... the collective was getting a new tractor while going diwn the road the radiator sprung a leak so everybody pissed in the radiator.

sv_libertarian · 01-12-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16r40

well since this tread was dug up from the grave yard

that scene were he pissed in the radiator was actually taken from a soviet film directed by Alexander Dovzhenko in 1930, title EARTH....... the collective was getting a new tractor while going diwn the road the radiator sprung a leak so everybody pissed in the radiator.

Interesting, didn't know that.

ak47junky · 01-12-2009, 06:16 PM

I was just talking about this mivie with the guys at work today and now i stumble across this thread. I gues ill have to watch it tonight.WOLVERINES!

11-01-2004, 10:12 AM	#1
CleverM Member AKaholic #: 3047 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 83	Re-watched Red Dawn... I watched this flick with my girlfriend's parents and my brother after I had bought it for $7.50 at the local Wally-world. I had forgotten how good the AK action is and how fascinating the first part of the movie was(when the paratroops just drop down on the field next to the high school). Everybody that watched it with me loved it. If you haven't seen it-rent it-it's a movie that's actually WORTH the rental fee. WOLVERINES!!! __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope I die in my sleep like my grandfather, and not screaming like the passengers in his car!

11-02-2004, 03:04 PM	#4
az_gun_nut Member AKaholic #: 442 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 73	All the full auto AK's are actually modified Maadi's. Great flick. __________________ "Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not out to get you!" "Have Gun - Will Travel." http://www.arizonashooting.com

11-05-2004, 04:17 PM	#6
Etek Curio & Relic Contributor AKaholic #: 2223 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Classified Posts: 4,863	True 'Patriot' flick http://www.movieprop.com/tvandmovie/reviews/reddawn.htm I quote from the site, "Those who know freedom best either die for its restoration, or live life dedicated to its continual preservation. To many the movie represents an "urban myth," or a self delusional fantasy that inspires paranoi in the supposedly "civil citizens" of this "civil world." But to many the movie represents the ultimate human myth that we all want to believe in. That being that people care for each other, that things matter beyond life or death, and that some will dedicate their lives for such ideals. This would be the notion of the citizen soldier, the ultimate defender of everything from the ideals of Republic's; to the ideals of justice; to the ideals of the human soul."

11-19-2004, 05:55 PM	#10
Etek Curio & Relic Contributor AKaholic #: 2223 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Classified Posts: 4,863	TONITE! Red Dawn is on tonight at 8:00 EDT on WGN

01-11-2009, 05:11 AM	#18
Geist762 Psalms 149 AKaholic #: 4163 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Standing in the gate. Posts: 6,194	Now get up there and piss in that radiator! Classic 80's anti chick flick. Also probably coined the phrase... Hate... Keeps me warm. Pony Boy putting notches in his buttstock. lol. __________________ Geist762 Jer 48:10 Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.

11-01-2004, 11:59 AM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Member AKaholic #: 1362 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 272	I rewatched it again, I own it and shared it with my ex and a few of her girl friends (all conservatives). They found it interesting, we had a few what-if discussions and made fun of the actors for their different movie roles.

11-01-2004, 09:26 PM	#3
mbakercad Senior Member AKaholic #: 1819 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WV Posts: 590	I'm ashamed to say that I have not seen this flick yet. I need to get off my arse and rent it already

11-11-2004, 12:13 PM	#7
MAUSER88 Member AKaholic #: 416 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 252	Great movie, well worth watching a few times at least.

11-14-2004, 06:50 AM	#8
milk New Member AKaholic #: 3153 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: south central pa Posts: 21	oh yeah i just caught it on tv the other weekend. oh the memories. me and my brother used to watch the hell out of that movie when we were kids. then we'd go out and round up the neighbor kids and trudge through the woods for the rest of the day... but to look back on that movie now that i know what guns are what and so on it still stands up as a great movie. classic...

11-17-2004, 03:41 AM	#9
Rambozo New Member AKaholic #: 3062 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14	It wasn't a BAD movie. Was kinda hoakie but, it doesn't seem like there are a lot of these kind of stories. I read of an old movie about the chetniks, but I have yet to see it. I forget the name of it. I don't think the average person understands what the common man is capable of. A WHOLE LOT can be achieved, if the will is there. So its kinda cool to see a movie dedicated to the guerrilla fighter. I kinda wish that there was MORE movies of this type. The movie kinda pays homage to these unsung warriors. These warriors exhist all over the world. Its not as if these people are conscripts, and forced to fight. They are regular people that take up arms to fight a GREATER force. Its not important WHAT they fight for, its that they DO fight. These people fight for what they think is right. wether they are right or not, is irrelivant. They deserve respect for what they voluntarilly endure. There is no logistical support, there is no quality medical services. These people expect NONE of that. Their options are only victory or death, and for that, they should be respected. There are numerous examples of what these people can do. Cuba, China, Russia, and the US are all products of successfull revolutions. I think castro's initial assault on cuba consisted of around 80 men. Mao conquered china with a peasant army, and we defeated the british. The word commando is derived from the boer war of 1899. "Kommando" was used to describe a boar fighting unit, and the word "Boer" is Afrikans for "Farmer". So its kinda funny to see that a word that is now sysnonymous with elite, was derived from a bunch of farmers. It seems that few have respect for these fighters, and that is why this is a good movie. "Apocalypse Now" and "We were soldiers", seem to make small hints at this, but it seems that "Red Dawn" was the only one that was directly about it. despite how hoakie "Red Dawn" was, it was and still is, a unique story.

11-20-2004, 06:21 PM	#11
BigDog Member AKaholic #: 3134 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: People's Republic of Washington Posts: 42	I would like to see it again. If some one out there knows when it's coming on in the next few weeks, please post. (I missed it on WGN)

11-22-2004, 11:16 AM	#15
Rambozo New Member AKaholic #: 3062 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14	After seeing that "Bowling for Columbine" I doubt I would waste any more time on a Moore film. I would like to see that fahrenhype film though.

11-28-2004, 02:08 PM	#16
GOVT1911 New Member AKaholic #: 70 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hanau, Germany (currently Baghdad, Iraq) Posts: 21	John Milius, the director is VERY pro-gun. Big departure from the typical Hollwierd Liberal. Great movie!

11-28-2004, 02:30 PM	#17
OODA_Loop Member Contributor AKaholic #: 555 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 90	Partisan Rock National Memorial... "In the early days of World War 3, Partisans, mostly children, carved the names of their dead on this rock..."

01-11-2009, 05:13 AM	#19
the eXiLe Curio & Relic Contributor AKaholic #: 5154 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Over The Rainbow Posts: 6,926	So are you up doing some late night/early morning drinking Geister? __________________ I love talking about nothing, it is the only thing I know anything about.

01-11-2009, 03:34 PM	#20
Geist762 Psalms 149 AKaholic #: 4163 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Standing in the gate. Posts: 6,194	I drank a cup of coffee after dinner. Plus I quit smoking 2 days ago. I was a bear. __________________ Geist762 Jer 48:10 Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.

01-12-2009, 02:59 AM	#23
bush luv Veteran Member AKaholic #: 9421 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,472	stay gold pony boy! __________________ Don't blame me, I voted Kodos. "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the people's liberty teeth keystone... the rifle and the pistol are equally indispensable... more than 99% of them by their silence indicate that they are in safe and sane hands. The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference. When firearms go, all goes, we need them every hour." -- George Washington (Address to 1st session of Congress)

01-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#24
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01-12-2009, 02:43 PM	#25
akjim Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 7245 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maine woods Posts: 2,554	hang in there Giestmeister........one day at a time........watch what happens when the chronic broncitus and other ethyl methely bad crap chems start pissing out of your body.......you'll eventually feel great.. __________________ LET US SPEAK COURTEOUSLY, DEAL FAIRLY, AND KEEP OURSELVES ARMED AND READY,,,,,TEDDY ROOSEVELT 1903 WOO HOOO WHAT A RIDE ! "SQUADRON LEADER AKJIM, 11 GROUP AKF, REPORTING FOR NIGHT ZEPPELIN INTERCEPT DUTY,,, AS ORDERED SIR"

01-12-2009, 06:16 PM	#28
ak47junky Member AKaholic #: 22956 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA,OK,Enid Posts: 312	I was just talking about this mivie with the guys at work today and now i stumble across this thread. I gues ill have to watch it tonight.WOLVERINES! __________________ "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson

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