Kilt on Colin Firth in movie "The King's Speech"

[OC Richard]

I don't get "angry" when I spot an inaccuracy in a film, but I can't check my knowlege at the theatre door and when I do spot something that sticks out as wrong it damages my "willing suspension of disbelief".

I was totally into Saving Private Ryan until the Russian T-34 made its appearance. They tried to pass it off as a Tiger.

My doctor explained to me once that he can't watch House or any other medical drama for the same reason.

[macwilkin]

I don't get "angry" when I spot an inaccuracy in a film, but I can't check my knowlege at the theatre door and when I do spot something that sticks out as wrong it damages my "willing suspension of disbelief".

I was totally into Saving Private Ryan until the Russian T-34 made its appearance. They tried to pass it off as a Tiger.

My doctor explained to me once that he can't watch House or any other medical drama for the same reason.

I always go to a historical movie with very low expectations, so that way I will be pleasantly surprised when the movie gets some of the story correct.

T.

[BoldHighlander]

I don't get "angry" when I spot an inaccuracy in a film, but I can't check my knowlege at the theatre door and when I do spot something that sticks out as wrong it damages my "willing suspension of disbelief".

I was totally into Saving Private Ryan until the Russian T-34 made its appearance. They tried to pass it off as a Tiger.

I could forgive the T-34/85 disguised as a Tiger (how many operational Tigers are still available? *), which, once physically modified, looked almost identical to a PzKpfw VI Tiger, more so than the M60 "Patton" tanks that were used extensively in the 1960's & 70's as a German Panther/Tiger stand-in (usually with just a paint job modification) in such movies as "The Battle of the Bulge" and (ironically) "Patton".

What I couldn't abide is veteran Rangers, bunched up, walking through occupied territory loudly carrying on like a bunch of school kids on a Sunday lark!
Now that's FUBAR!

*answer: there are 4 complete original Tigers, w/ only 1 still operational.

Okay, I know...


p.s. -- to see photos of one of the Saving Private Ryan Tigers being used by the 9th SS Reenactment Society in the northeastern US, go here.

[WVHighlander]

[QUOTE=What I couldn't abide is veteran Rangers, bunched up, walking through occupied territory loudly carrying on like a bunch of school kids on a Sunday lark!
Now that's FUBAR! [/QUOTE]

Oh, I don't know. All the Rangers I know walk around and carry on by a bunch of school girls on a Sunday lark...

[ohiopiper]

I sat down and watched the movie last night on DVD.

Excellent movie!

[Morris at Heathfield]

I have watched this movie since the penultimate post. I'm not sure how this thread colored my perspective, but it doesn't seem to have had much of an adverse effect. Intellectually I knew "Bertie" was wearing the County Kerry tartan, which wouldn't be designed for another fifty to sixty years, but I didn't really notice it to the extent that it detracted from the movie. If I hadn't seen this thread I probably would have wondered what tartan he was wearing, and why it wasn't one I was familiar with, which might have been more distracting.

I am still a bit curious about the process by which the County Kerry tartan was selected, though. I don't think it would have taken the costume designer much to find an expert on tartans (perhaps one who was consulted for Rob Roy (1995)...) and ask him what tartans apart from the Balmoral George VI was known to have worn, and particularly what he might have worn during the brief reign of his elder brother.

I could have done without this headline, but I guess anachronism doesn't sell as well as imagined slights to national pride.

[Chirs]

I have watched this movie since the penultimate post. I'm not sure how this thread colored my perspective, but it doesn't seem to have had much of an adverse effect. Intellectually I knew "Bertie" was wearing the County Kerry tartan, which wouldn't be designed for another fifty to sixty years, but I didn't really notice it to the extent that it detracted from the movie. If I hadn't seen this thread I probably would have wondered what tartan he was wearing, and why it wasn't one I was familiar with, which might have been more distracting.

I am still a bit curious about the process by which the County Kerry tartan was selected, though. I don't think it would have taken the costume designer much to find an expert on tartans (perhaps one who was consulted for Rob Roy (1995)...) and ask him what tartans apart from the Balmoral George VI was known to have worn, and particularly what he might have worn during the brief reign of his elder brother.

I could have done without this headline, but I guess anachronism doesn't sell as well as imagined slights to national pride.

But, we're famous! "The curious choice of highland dress -- the tartan is believed to be a 1997 Co Kerry -- has sparked a furious debate among the kilted cognoscenti world-wide. They have flooded the tartan lovers' website Xmarksthescot with their views."




Yea, it all seems a bit silly.

[Dale Seago]

My doctor explained to me once that he can't watch House or any other medical drama for the same reason.

I have the same problem with films incorporating martial arts ranging from empty-hand stuff to swords, polearms, and CQB with automatic weapons.

But back to the kilt, as a Morton on my mother's side I often wear Douglas setts, and that isn't quite one.

Those things being said, this was probably the best movie I saw last year. HIGHLY recommended!!!

[Woodsman]

Just saw the film yesterday with my wife and we enjoyed it immensly. I was unaware of the kilt scene (yes, I'm behind on my reading postings) so I was pleasantly surprised.

We had to leave an earlier show because when we arrived the line was literally out the door. Now whether it was for the new Justin Bieber film or The Eagle film or just the cold weather I'm not sure. But the ticket seller advised us not to go in to see the King's Speech since the theatre was filled with only a few up-front seats still available. We heeded her advice and opted for the next later show and I'm glad we did. This later showing was still packed (couples forced to split up into single seats). At the end of the movie the audience appluaded. That's a sign of a well done movie.

And Kerry tartan or not, I very much liked the colors and wouldn't mind wearing this one myself.

I don't get "angry" when I spot an inaccuracy in a film, but I can't check my knowlege at the theatre door and when I do spot something that sticks out as wrong it damages my "willing suspension of disbelief".

I was totally into Saving Private Ryan until the Russian T-34 made its appearance. They tried to pass it off as a Tiger.

Are you trying to say here that Colin Firth was wearing a tank?

[Biathlonman]

Not sure where you live but exactly what you describe has been happening all over North America - and I'd bet you and your wife are of more mature age than the twentysomethings who run theatres. They completely missed the boat on this film - most of which are made for an 18-24 male demographic.

It seems that once you hit 50 you become invisible to marketing types - and this film has been a good example of that.

I hope things are different elsewhere in XMarks land - like the UK and the Antipodes - but the lineups of grey-headed movie goers has been something of a phenomenon here. And as for the wrong kilt choice - the essential plot point in the movie of that trip to Balmoral came though loud and clear.