Guns of Navarone (1961) v Where Eagles Dare (1968)

[Vijy]

both excellent movies, I will go with navarone. it had a slower and more introspective feel, which I like in war-oriented movies.

[zen]

I double dipped on GON to get a digital version on iTunes as it is 4K SDR and with hopes that it will eventually be upgraded to the newly restored 4K HDR 

 

I compared a little with the blu-ray, whose audio quality gives it an edge ... the picture quality is similar with more grain visible on blu-ray  

[zen]

Del

Edited July 28, 2024 by zen

[zen]

Rewatched Guns. The film is aging like a fine wine. 
 

[coffee_rules]

I like both , but Where Eagles Dare is a better favorite due to it being a wholesome entertainer. 

[zen]

After I watched half of Guns of Navarone, I decided to pause it and watch Raiders of the Lost Ark. Since Guns of Navarone is told in day to day chapters, it is easy to pause it and then get back to it. 
 

While watching Raisers, I kept thinking about Guns, so I ditched Raiders and got back to Guns to finish it. 

[diga]

1 hour ago, zen said:

After I watched half of Guns of Navarone, I decided to pause it and watch Raiders of the Lost Ark. Since Guns of Navarone is told in day to day chapters, it is easy to pause it and then get back to it. 
 

While watching Raisers, I kept thinking about Guns, so I ditched Raiders and got back to Guns to finish it. 

you seem to have ample time..  

[zen]

8 minutes ago, diga said:

you seem to have ample time..  

 

Yes, I do! … My employees are busy!

[diga]

4 minutes ago, zen said:

 

Yes, I do! … My employees are busy!

raise a family .. thats more entertainment than GoN

[zen]

2 minutes ago, diga said:

raise a family .. thats more entertainment than GoN

What’s the point in offering unwarranted advise!  … What’s next, maybe go to a match thread and advise cricket lovers on raising families or whatever than watch/play cricket?  

 

This is a movie thread, therefore, I would like to read on films!  

Movies (like Cricket for many here) is one of my key hobbies, I have all the time in the world to devote to my hobbies!  

 

[coffee_rules]

10 hours ago, diga said:

raise a family .. thats more entertainment than GoN

Not if you have to listen to their rants all day and the dog is peeing and pooping all over. GoN is better. 

Edited July 29, 2024 by coffee_rules

[zen]

Watched the Eagles … When I watch this film, I feel like revisiting the Munich-Salzburg area … Superb location and score … remains highly entertaining as always! 
 

One should revisit these classics often. 

Edited July 29, 2024 by zen

[zen]

Over the years, these two excellent action-adventure films have consistently provided me with joy. Therefore, it is time to include them in my top 10-15 favorites list, which tends to change every few years. 
 

Edited August 10, 2024 by zen