Valient-WW2 Film & 'any' old film talk - Aircraft of World War II

Crippen · 03-20-2005, 04:08 PM

Valiant..... out March 25th here in the UK. It's an animated film (even the WW2 planes) 'based on' the true story.... of the pigeons used during WW2... yes you read that right, a true story about pigeons!!!!
They carried messages which helped orchestrated strategies to win the war (a good story, if you ever get chance to read up on it).
It looks to be a good laugh( see some of the cast line up below)... so go check it out.

It is 1944 and WW2 is raging in Europe. Valiant is a wood pigeon who dreams of helping his country. Together with his cousins Toughwood and Tailfeather. they are encouraged to join the Homing Pigeon Service (HPS) , having been promised great adventure.
However. on arriving at camp, they soon discover that they have been misled. Instead of warm accommodation and the company of some very attractive nursing doves, they are under the watchful eye of a rather tough drill sergeant and some pretty revolting food. the regime is harsh.
Hapless as they are they manage to get through a very stiff training programme and are given their 'wings.
Now fully qualified, and as part of the pigeon squadron, they are sent on a mission behind enemy lines. they have been charged with carrying key dispatches from the french Resistance to allies regarding the D Day landing which will be taking place in Normandy.
But its not going to be easy. They are attacked by enemy falcons, and worse still Valiant ( Ewan Mc Gregor) has been captured. Will he be able to escape. will he be able to escape and save the day?
***********************************

Staring:
Ewan McGregor. Jim Braodbent, Ricky Gervais, Rupert Everetts, John Cleese, Hugh Lawrie, John Hurt and many more..
****************************

Its WW2 and true.
Have you heard of it?
Have you heard of the stories behind it?
Have you seen it????
What you think????
Is there a site on it ???
Are we linked( good possibilities here)???
Any comments????
Have you got a pigeon???
Have you got a life????
have you got anything worth Knowing???
Hugs Cripps

the lancaster kicks ass · 03-21-2005, 12:59 PM

man i sooo wanna see that it sooks so funny, hey cripps hun, maybe we could go see it together sometime??

cheddar cheese · 03-21-2005, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Have you got a life????

No

Concorde247 · 03-22-2005, 10:05 AM

It does look good - Thats one i'll be watching!

Crippen · 03-22-2005, 11:24 AM

Lancs, CC says he hasn't got a life, shall we let him come to the cinema with us. Concorde I collect you on the way through London, we could do a group booking

Anyone else ( you can all buy your own popcorn though

).

Hey Lancs I see that the Scorpions/Priest are actually playing Plymouth Pavilion. If you wanted to see bigger bands would that be where you would have to travel to ( that is a real question, no sarcasm meant hon)?

cheddar cheese · 03-22-2005, 01:14 PM

Hey hey, didnt know that...sounds good.

No wait, I cant go, I dont have a life.

the lancaster kicks ass · 03-22-2005, 01:26 PM

that's the only venue any bands play down this way.........

an cripps i was hoping it would just be the two of us

cheddar cheese · 03-22-2005, 02:13 PM

Dont worry, I wouldnt want to spoil your day

Not my kinda film anyway.

Medvedya · 03-29-2005, 09:57 AM

The cougar strikes! RRWRAAAAA!

Nonskimmer · 03-29-2005, 03:20 PM

Yes, I imagine a lot of them will be stalking that evening!

Crippen · 03-29-2005, 04:32 PM

All sounds far too wild for a gentle gal like moi!
Sorry Lancs, waited for you and you didnt show up so I went with my teens to see the film on mi way home from work.
My son hated it, but my daughter and I liked it, Ricky Gervais (voice) made it. But only 6/10 the animated Lancs...had to be worth a visit.

BUT!!!!!! and wait for it.... in the film previews....my fella....'VIN' ( God amongst men ) is in a new film...as.... a Navy Seal jeez where is Les when I need him.
The film looks god awful..... and 'I' will love every moment... ummm! God bless the big screen
I'm saving up as we speak ( well I will have to go more than once...or twice, or three times........)

do I need help?

going for a lie down now.... too much excitement

the lancaster kicks ass · 03-30-2005, 05:43 AM

babe you need typing lessons, you spelt "lanc" wrong, it's not "VIN" it's "lanc"..............

the lancaster kicks ass · 03-31-2005, 02:15 AM

I'm off to see it today!!

Crippen · 03-31-2005, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ass

babe you need typing lessons, you spelt "lanc" wrong, it's not "VIN" it's "lanc"..............

That made me chuckle ( ya mad man).
Hope you enjoy the film.

the lancaster kicks ass · 03-31-2005, 11:35 AM

i did, loved the animation of the halifaxes..........

Quote:

But only 6/10 the animated Lancs

there were no animated lancs, please god say you can tell the difference between a lanc and halibag

03-20-2005, 04:08 PM	#1
Crippen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The home of the Sky blues, Manchester. UK Posts: 482	Valient-WW2 Film & 'any' old film talk Valiant..... out March 25th here in the UK. It's an animated film (even the WW2 planes) 'based on' the true story.... of the pigeons used during WW2... yes you read that right, a true story about pigeons!!!! They carried messages which helped orchestrated strategies to win the war (a good story, if you ever get chance to read up on it). It looks to be a good laugh( see some of the cast line up below)... so go check it out. It is 1944 and WW2 is raging in Europe. Valiant is a wood pigeon who dreams of helping his country. Together with his cousins Toughwood and Tailfeather. they are encouraged to join the Homing Pigeon Service (HPS) , having been promised great adventure. However. on arriving at camp, they soon discover that they have been misled. Instead of warm accommodation and the company of some very attractive nursing doves, they are under the watchful eye of a rather tough drill sergeant and some pretty revolting food. the regime is harsh. Hapless as they are they manage to get through a very stiff training programme and are given their 'wings. Now fully qualified, and as part of the pigeon squadron, they are sent on a mission behind enemy lines. they have been charged with carrying key dispatches from the french Resistance to allies regarding the D Day landing which will be taking place in Normandy. But its not going to be easy. They are attacked by enemy falcons, and worse still Valiant ( Ewan Mc Gregor) has been captured. Will he be able to escape. will he be able to escape and save the day? ********************************* Staring: Ewan McGregor. Jim Braodbent, Ricky Gervais, Rupert Everetts, John Cleese, Hugh Lawrie, John Hurt and many more.. ************************** Its WW2 and true. Have you heard of it? Have you heard of the stories behind it? Have you seen it???? What you think???? Is there a site on it ??? Are we linked( good possibilities here)??? Any comments???? Have you got a pigeon??? Have you got a life???? have you got anything worth Knowing??? Hugs Cripps

03-21-2005, 12:59 PM	#2
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	man i sooo wanna see that it sooks so funny, hey cripps hun, maybe we could go see it together sometime?? __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

03-22-2005, 10:05 AM	#4
Concorde247 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: LONDON Posts: 519	It does look good - Thats one i'll be watching! __________________

03-22-2005, 01:26 PM	#7
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	that's the only venue any bands play down this way......... an cripps i was hoping it would just be the two of us __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

03-30-2005, 05:43 AM	#12
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	babe you need typing lessons, you spelt "lanc" wrong, it's not "VIN" it's "lanc".............. __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

03-22-2005, 11:24 AM	#5
Crippen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The home of the Sky blues, Manchester. UK Posts: 482	Lancs, CC says he hasn't got a life, shall we let him come to the cinema with us. Concorde I collect you on the way through London, we could do a group booking Anyone else ( you can all buy your own popcorn though ). Hey Lancs I see that the Scorpions/Priest are actually playing Plymouth Pavilion. If you wanted to see bigger bands would that be where you would have to travel to ( that is a real question, no sarcasm meant hon)?

03-22-2005, 01:14 PM	#6
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	Hey hey, didnt know that...sounds good. No wait, I cant go, I dont have a life.

03-22-2005, 02:13 PM	#8
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	Dont worry, I wouldnt want to spoil your day Not my kinda film anyway.

03-29-2005, 09:57 AM	#9
Medvedya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,386	The cougar strikes! RRWRAAAAA!

03-29-2005, 04:32 PM	#11
Crippen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The home of the Sky blues, Manchester. UK Posts: 482	All sounds far too wild for a gentle gal like moi! Sorry Lancs, waited for you and you didnt show up so I went with my teens to see the film on mi way home from work. My son hated it, but my daughter and I liked it, Ricky Gervais (voice) made it. But only 6/10 the animated Lancs...had to be worth a visit. BUT!!!!!! and wait for it.... in the film previews....my fella....'VIN' ( God amongst men ) is in a new film...as.... a Navy Seal jeez where is Les when I need him. The film looks god awful..... and 'I' will love every moment... ummm! God bless the big screen I'm saving up as we speak ( well I will have to go more than once...or twice, or three times........) do I need help? going for a lie down now.... too much excitement

03-31-2005, 02:15 AM	#13
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	I'm off to see it today!! __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

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