George Lucas Talks Red Tails
The film traces how these pilots become superior soldiers, and were called into battle at an important moment in US history. There is over an hour's worth of thrilling dogfights in Red Tails, and as George Lucas has revealed, he directed those scenes himself, allowing Anthony Hemingway to focus on the drama and actors.
According to Lucas, who was praised for his battle scenes in the Star Wars prequels, but criticized for his direction of actors, this came as the perfect marriage between to creative forces.
"I love dogfights and I know how to do them. I told Anthony, 'You worry about the actors and the story on the ground, and I'll worry about the one hour we're in the air.' For me, Red Tails is like Flying Leathernecks. It's corny. It's über-patriotic. And it's a really exciting action-adventure movie. As for the racism in our story, it's embedded in the material, so we just had to be careful not to overdo it."
So far, no one has screened Red Tails, so the verdict is still out. But the dogfights are supposed to be some of the best ever created for a film.
Red Tails was released January 20th, 2012 and stars Bryan Cranston, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Daniela Ruah, Michael B. Jordan, Aml Ameen, Tristan Wilds, Ne-Yo. The film is directed by Anthony Hemingway.
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
Ok
5 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Mutant
I'm intrigued
5 months agoby @zenderFlag
felipe-11
I'm still not sold on this movie, but I'll probably check it out.
5 months agoby @felipe-11Flag
moviegeek
This movie looks cheesy.
5 months agoby @moviegeekFlag
slysnide
Well at least he acknowledged it was a great idea to let someone else worry about the story & drama. I agree that Lucas is just fine for action scenes like dogfights. My dad wants to see this, so I may tag along for free and send you all the verdict.
5 months agoby @slysnideFlag
CelluloidDreams
On my "Must See" list! However, the best "dogfights" are in the film: ' Hell's Angels'(1930)!
5 months agoby @2movieguysFlag
BODYTEMPLE
thats so funny, sad but true
5 months agoby @bodytempleFlag
Shnoopbop
Lucas is already working on the 3D special edition with added scenes and new, improved effects...
5 months agoby @shnoopbopFlag