Fury movie

[Singlestack]

How old was a typical tank commander in WWII, maybe 20? 25 and he was 'the old man'.

That's part of my issue with Pitt. Hollywood needs to stick in some no-name actors who can act who may be a bit more age appropriate. Personally, I'd enjoy it more than seeing some gray 50something on the front, kicking ass in WWII.
I haven't varified it's true but read where the Tiger in the movie is the real deal. Not a CGI or doctored up Patton or somesuch:
"The film will feature the last surviving operational Tiger I. The vehicle, known as Tiger 131, belongs to Bovington Tank Museum. It's the first time a real Tiger tank – and not a prop version – has been used on a film set."

Ive seen that Tiger up close a few times - both before and after restoration. It is an early Tiger captured by the Brits in Tunisia in 1943. About 10-12 years ago, they took it completely apart and stripped it down to the bare metal, then carefully built it up over years - many volunteers involved. I understand they show it off with other runners in the Summer in a yearly event. Bovington is heaven for treadheads - largest tank collection in the world and everything presented in actual colors. Sent chills up my spine to see "Little Willie" - the first tank. The WW1 collection alone is unbelievable - nowhere else. They have everything thru more or less modern day, including some extremely rare 1 offs or experimental vehicles. Wish they had a Maus, but the only survivor is in Russia.

[Singlestack]

Just saw Fury, and I give it very high marks. Gritty and realistic. Pretty dark in places. Pitt was better than I expected he would be, and Bernthal rocked.


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My favorite part was the dance 'o death with the Tiger! Man, that got the adrenaline pumping!
The scene with the 4 Shermans advancing in line abreast and all MGs blazing was awe inspiring.
One minor factoid - they clearly used different Shermans to show Fury - one has the older VVSS (Vertical volute spring suspension) and another has the later HVSS (Horizontal volute spring suspension). Not sure why. The German halftracks were swiss post-war copies of the SPW 251/1

[Aloha_Shooter]

I'm torn. I detest Pitt but I like WW2 movies -- or I used to. They don't write them the way they used to, maybe because the new films aren't written by actual vets anymore but more often written by liberal anti-military hacks.

[Brian]

I'm torn. I detest Pitt but I like WW2 movies -- or I used to. They don't write them the way they used to, maybe because the new films aren't written by actual vets anymore but more often written by liberal anti-military hacks.

Brad and Angie are very pro-gun. Not sure what your particular issues are with him, but maybe that tips you over the edge...
http://freebeacon.com/culture/brad-pitt-loves-guns/

After the Aurora, Colo., theater shooting in 2012, Pitt said:“America is a country founded on guns. It’s in our DNA. It’s very strange but I feel better having a gun. I really do. I don’t feel safe, I don’t feel the house is completely safe, if I don’t have one hidden somewhere. That’s my thinking, right or wrong.”

[Bailey Guns]

I wouldn't be singing Pitt's praises too loudly. He's been, and still is, a fairly staunch Obama supporter. Just because he has guns in the house doesn't make him pro-gun. Diane Feinstein has a gun, too.

As for the movie, it's on the list to see.

[splogan]

We had a team building day and one of the options was to go see Fury yesterday. I thought it was a great movie as did the other guys from the shop.

[ringhilt]

Saw Fury today. I thought it was a good film. Well done. Definitely shows the horrors and darkside of war. Even Pitt was good.
Worth seeing.

[crob1]

We saw it last night at Alamo Drafthouse. The movie was awesome and so was the pizza. We will buy that Blue Ray when it comes out.

[Bailey Guns]

Saw it today. Without really thinking too hard I'd say it's one of my top 5 favorite war movies. Even the wife enjoyed it.

[bryjcom]

Just saw it a couple of hours ago. Very good movie. Couple of things "bothered" me at the end. Hollywood always rears it's ugly head at some point, but other than that the tank battles were AWESOME! Sound effects were VERY good and special effects were very good. The story of the tank "Fury" is an excellent one and anyone who hasn't seen it, should!

Does anybody know with the sherman tanks, if the engine has to be running in order to move the turret?