jkrispies Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I've found that when a filmmaker "does guns correctly" I tend to really like the film. I think it's a sign of the filmmaker not only giving a damn about research and quality, but it's probably also a sign that the filmmaker has the same interests (and maybe moral code?) as me. I started making a list of filmmakers, series, etc., where I think they took the time and effort to do guns right-- maybe even if they aren't exactly gun people, I can appreciate the honest effort. Unfortunately, the list is short. It's Hollywood. Anybody care to add to it? Here's the start of my list, not particularly well organized: Film maker Michael Mann (Heat, Collateral, etc.) Film maker Keanu Reeves (we all know about his firearms training) Film maker Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List) Film, John Wick Film, Zero Dark Hundred Film, Den of Thieves Film, Blackhawk Down TV Series, The Punisher TV Series, Jack Ryan (sort of) TV Series Westworld (sort of) If anybody adds The Walking Dead to this thread, I'm going to puke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I liked the ending of Saving Private Ryan when Tom Hanks (Capt Miller) dispatches a tank with his .45 ….. and then explained that it was a Tank Buster. And, the new James Bond movies where he is no longer using a PPK in .32 caliber to dispatch the bad guys - now he has an MP5 The recent Wyatt Earp movies were pretty good about the scene from the OK Corral vicinity shooting - no reloads - Doc Holiday actually fired his Greener 16 gauge twice and discarded it to draw his revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 In "Saving Private Ryan", Capt. Miller was shooting at the tank with his pistol when the tank blew up, and he was confused about what had happened for a moment. Then when the plane came into view overhead, he realized what had happened, and said, "Tank Busters". A P-51 "tank buster" had flown in from behind and destroyed the tank. Capt. Miller realized with the air support from the P-51's, they were saved from certain defeat! Of course, Capt. Miller himself was already dying by that time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 ...although, I have to add, P-47's were called "Tank Busters", NOT P-51's. The plane that flew in from behind the tank was clearly a P-51 though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Ken6PPC said: ...although, I have to add, P-47's were called "Tank Busters", NOT P-51's. The plane that flew in from behind the tank was clearly a P-51 though... Tell that to the original tank crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Uncommon valor, buried in the credits special weapons training by Chuck Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 5 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Tell that to the original tank crew. Yeah, I hear you. BUT, the P-51 in that movie didn't even have any rocket launchers on the wings. If it had hit the tank with a bomb, the plane would have been far past the tank when the bomb hit. It had to have used a rocket to have enough power to kill the tank, plus hit in front of the plane. I'm probably WAY over-thinking this.... LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Last man standing. Any movie with Thell Reed in has to be on the list. He was doing the gun training for the movie and there is a scene where bruce Willis was shooting everyone and the shot was looking over the guns. After bruce had left someone looked at the tape and wasn't crazy about the shot, so they reshot it, only it is Thell Reed holding the guns. So it is just his hands for a few seconds, but when you are that badass, it is enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 5 hours ago, Ken6PPC said: I'm probably WAY over-thinking this.... LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powder Finger Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 for Michael Mann need to include thief with some Jim Hoag guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/26/2019 at 9:35 PM, jkrispies said: I think it's a sign of the filmmaker not only giving a damn about research and quality, but it's probably also a sign that the filmmaker has the same interests (and maybe moral code?) as me. Regardless. It is hard to imagine an entire cast and production crew that could be clueless about gun handling and unwilling to point out the problems. Obviously it happens, but it wouldn't seem possible if the evidence was not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 The Wild Bunch …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, IHAVEGAS said: Regardless. It is hard to imagine an entire cast and production crew that could be clueless about gun handling and unwilling to point out the problems. Obviously it happens, but it wouldn't seem possible if the evidence was not there. it’s extremely possible, especially when pointing out a problem can be synonymous with talking yourself out of a job. Edited January 29, 2019 by jkrispies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Clint Eastwood- Pretty much anything he's been involved in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Dranoel said: Clint Eastwood- Pretty much anything he's been involved in. I'm not sure I agree that Clint (God Love Him) was ever very correct with his firearms. Dirty Harry sported a .44 magnum S&W that alternately had a 5", 6" and 8 3/8" barrel, depending on the scene. And he talked about the massive power of the .44 magnum, but once mentioned that he shot reduced .44 Special loads. My head hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 20 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: I'm not sure I agree that Clint (God Love Him) was ever very correct with his firearms. Dirty Harry sported a .44 magnum S&W that alternately had a 5", 6" and 8 3/8" barrel, depending on the scene. And he talked about the massive power of the .44 magnum, but once mentioned that he shot reduced .44 Special loads. My head hurts. He also used a 458 mag for a sniper rifle. I still like the shows though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Hi-Power Jack said: And he talked about the massive power of the .44 magnum, but once mentioned that he shot reduced .44 Special loads. So if you are trying to talk somebody out of going for a gun you are going to say something like "it chronos at 800 fps with 200 grain and doesn't quite make major power factor" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddjob Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Way of the Gun. Christopher McQuarrie was the director and his brother (Navy SEAL) was the advisor for the gunfight and tactical scenes. LA Confidential. I think Thell Reed was the advisor for this. I like the foreign movies too. Tae Guk Gi is one. "Double Tap" is not one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Everything I learned about shooting, I learned from watching Double tap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COF Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Most of the firearm handling in Strike Back - both the original and the newer version - is realistic. When they get in firefights they don’t have endless magazines in the weapons or a never ending supply of mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnipTheDog Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Wind River worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
et45 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Each of the 3 seasons of True Detective have a great scene.1 had the drug house robbery,2 had the ambush,and 3 had the police raid.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 The bank shootout in Heat. Oh yeah, Anything in the Expendables series. Totally correct! (LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I guess Seal Team is pretty accurate on that score too. Maybe SWAT also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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