[net.movies] Blue Thunder

rob (05/02/83)

I saw Blue Thunder Friday, April 29.  I liked it.  Lots of action.  Lots of
helicopter flying.  The preface says that the weapons currently exist.  It
makes you wonder.  The story revolves around a police officer and an Army
officer who have different views about the public's knowledge of the weapon.

	Rob Wood	(decvax!genrad!rob)

msc@qubix.UUCP (Mark Callow) (05/29/83)

	I just got back from seeing Blue Thunder.  This is probably the
	most exciting (edge of the seat, sweaty palms rapid heart beat
	etc.) film I have ever seen.

	The plot is thin and the film is full of implausibilities
	but Roy Scheider's performance and the helicopter flying make
	you ignore the implausibilities even as you recognise them.

	The first third of the film is a tad slow in parts but once the
	action starts it is superb.  The helicopter flying is truly
	amazing.  It is just like the famous scene at the end of
	Star Wars where the rebels are bombing the Battle Station,
	except that these are REAL helicopters flying between real
	buildings and under real bridges.

	I am going to see RotJ tomorrow night so I will be able to
	good comparison of the relative excitement of the 2 films.
	Watch this space.  In the meantime go and see Blue Thunder.