Sep 1, 2012, 4:47 AM
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Decent Skydiving Movies?
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I saw Point Break a few years ago, and I've seen Dropzone about a dozen times (funny as all hell - I love to watch them throw Leedy out of the plane!), but thats about all I've seen...any suggestions for movies with lots of wind? Movies that don't totally suck balls, I mean. I've heard a rumor that Breakaway was actually not too terrible...
Point Break, Dropzone, they're all good. As good as Top Gun is for Naval Aviators. Technically not correct. They're just plain fun stories! Fandango has to be my all time favorite. But Dropzone is cool because I got some time flying Mr. Douglas which was in the movie. Not me. The plane.
Point Break, Dropzone, they're all good. As good as Top Gun is for Naval Aviators. Technically not correct. They're just plain fun stories! Fandango has to be my all time favorite. But Dropzone is cool because I got some time flying Mr. Douglas which was in the movie. Not me. The plane.
Second that. The stuff they were able to do with the available technology is truly impressive. There is a making of clip on You Tube somewhere that is also worthwhile.
Can anyone recommend good skydiving documentaries? I recently watched a doco on Jeb Corliss (called Fearless) which was decent, would be good to see something similar for skydiving.
Point Break, Dropzone, they're all good. As good as Top Gun is for Naval Aviators. Technically not correct. They're just plain fun stories! Fandango has to be my all time favorite. But Dropzone is cool because I got some time flying Mr. Douglas which was in the movie. Not me. The plane.
Yep. Me too. Got a fair number of jumps out of Mr D during two events. Fond memories of being front float on Mr D during Skydive Chicago's 70+ ways. One of the hardest jobs I've ever had. I fell off early twice.
Its a tragedy that it still sits on the tarmac at the Tullahoma, TN airport after blowing its engine years ago.
Can anyone recommend good skydiving documentaries? I recently watched a doco on Jeb Corliss (called Fearless) which was decent, would be good to see something similar for skydiving.
I'd recommend some of the BPA Filmfest entries - just search for BPA filmfest or BPA filmfest+Gerard Casales on YouTube.
Comedy films include "Little Sibson" and "Wake me up before you go go". I personally found "Hooked" very thought provoking.
The skydivers turn into annoying little commentary bitches with complete inability to just shut up and enjoy the fictional entertainment.
same goes for watching any activity themed movie with someone who's an advocate of the activity - especially if they are newbies.
Edit: the only true exception is the Fandango scene - that's classic and skydivers actually appreciate the thing and are more fun to watch it with than wuffos. (also the original "Proof")
(This post was edited by rehmwa on Sep 11, 2012, 1:35 PM)
Second that. The stuff they were able to do with the available technology is truly impressive. There is a making of clip on You Tube somewhere that is also worthwhile.
The story is not really thrilling but the sky dive scenes are second to non...if you, like me, love round parachutes! Filming and jumping was done by the legendary Carl Boenish and his friends. I never get tired watching Carl's movies...
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