Decent Skydiving Movies?

[Lazarus_762 0]

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...

Airtwardo:"There is a bit of difference between a rigger with a nipper and a guy with 138 jumps and a swiss army knife...usually!"

[skydiverek 54]

'Cutaway', not 'Breakaway'.

As for Fandango, watch this full sequence :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEE2NFPDezM

[Lazarus_762 0]

this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Dean-Cain/dp/B000093W4T/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1346500389&sr=8-13&keywords=breakaway

Airtwardo:"There is a bit of difference between a rigger with a nipper and a guy with 138 jumps and a swiss army knife...usually!"

[skydiverek 54]

I have never heard of this movie before, meaning that there is no skydiving in it .

There is a 'Breakaway" instructional film (on how to handle parachute malfunctions).

Also, there is 'Cutaway' action movie with Tom Berenger and Alec Baldwin. Has TONS of skydiving action sequences in it.

[CSpenceFLY 1]

I have yet to see a good skydiving movie.

[evilivan 0]

As already said, there are no "good" ones, but this is OK for a laugh:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111400/

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[Lazarus_762 0]

Charlie Sheen, Russian mob, KGB, skydiving...sounds like some, drunken, brainless fun!

Airtwardo:"There is a bit of difference between a rigger with a nipper and a guy with 138 jumps and a swiss army knife...usually!"

[skydiverek 54]

'Gypsy Moths' is actually really good!!!

[diverdriver 5]

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.

Chris Schindler
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[PiLFy 0]

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'Cutaway', not 'Breakaway'.

As for Fandango, watch this full sequence :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEE2NFPDezM

Classic .

[kallend 1,620]

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I have yet to see a good skydiving movie.

The Gypsy Moths is pretty good.

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[kallend 1,620]

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this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Dean-Cain/dp/B000093W4T/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1346500389&sr=8-13&keywords=breakaway

That's not a skydiving movie.

Neither is this "Breakaway"

Cutaway isn't "not too terrible", it's exceptionally bad.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[Lazarus_762 0]

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this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Dean-Cain/dp/B000093W4T/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1346500389&sr=8-13&keywords=breakaway

That's not a skydiving movie.

Neither is this "Breakaway"

Cutaway isn't "not too terrible", it's exceptionally bad.

no, its not...it appears to be a ripoff of Die Hard...glad I didn't order it.

Airtwardo:"There is a bit of difference between a rigger with a nipper and a guy with 138 jumps and a swiss army knife...usually!"

[muff528 3]

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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.

[NWFlyer 2]

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'Gypsy Moths' is actually really good!!!

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.

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[mcstain 0]

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.

[BillyVance 34]

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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.

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[rifleman 61]

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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.

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[Niki1 1]

The Wally Gubbins movies. I think there were three. Laugh till your stomach hurts.

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[diverdriver 5]

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The Wally Gubbins movies. I think there were three. Laugh till your stomach hurts.

Not sure they were in theatrical release but yes they were great! RIGHT WALLY!

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[Mach1dmb 0]

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'Cutaway', not 'Breakaway'.

As for Fandango, watch this full sequence :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEE2NFPDezM

That was great

[flyboy8501 0]

I was going to suggest this one!!!

[shibu 1]

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'Cutaway', not 'Breakaway'.

As for Fandango, watch this full sequence :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEE2NFPDezM

that was awesome.

[rehmwa 2]

I don't watch skydiving movies with Skydivers.

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")

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[anj4de 0]

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'Gypsy Moths' is actually really good!!!

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...

cheers
Uwe

For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.

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