It's on DVD but will only work in Region 2 players dang it

Got to see this on Friday. Definitely one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, and certainly one of the more unique ways of telling a story. I think just as impressive, though, was the post-credits stuff. The amount of effort and attention to detail that was applied here is staggering.

And respect for those men.

You could hear in Jackson's voice how much he wanted to honor what happened without glorifying it. No simple task.

I've read some stuff about the men on the Sunken Lane over the years, but Jackson made it poignant.

more views of the sunken road for those interested in what the 1st BN Lancashire Fusiliers faced in their attack towards the German works called the Bergwerk.

Just got back from seeing it. Very good.

Saw it today. Very good.

XUSCR said:

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Just got back from seeing it. Very good.

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Oh, yes, it was mind-boggling.

And if they are still showing it now that it is normal run, stay for that 15 minute "making of" or behind the scenes featurette. Its amazing what it reveals. One of the more striking things about the whole process of colorization was the use of exposure adjustment to recover first even very good black and white exposure of seemingly too dark and unwatchable film. By 21st C methods, such segments of film were exposure corrected to be come excellent sources in their own right--- and then a copy made to be colorized. So the preservation and enhancement of the World War I record is on two levels from the process.

Just one of the most amazing movies seen. And to hear audio of WW I vets (made in the 1920-1930's) restored is just amazing and surreal.

Finally saw it--excellent.

If you haven't seen it yet, be sure and stay after the credits for the 30 minute explanation of how they created this masterpiece.

Bump because this has finally made it to HBO.

If you haven't seen it or want to see it again, just a heads up.

Watching it tonight but recording it tomorrow because I got to it late.

What is the name to find it on HBO?

cpsencik04 said:

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What is the name to find it on HBO?

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They shall not grow old.

Chipotlemonger said:

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On Netflix now. Watched a bit last night, hope to finish it tonight.

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Finished it last night. Glad I watched it, great film. Really cool also to see someone of the cache of Peter Jackson heading this subject matter up.

when did it get onto Netflix?

is it the exact same as the one in the theaters?

Pretty recently. With in the last few months

I think he did it as an homage to grandparent or great grand parent.

AgBQ-00 said:

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I think he did it as an homage to grandparent or great grand parent.

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Yep that is listed at the end of the movie. Mainly did it as a dedication to his grandfather. Also showed photos of a couple of other relatives of his who served though too.

LMCane said:

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when did it get onto Netflix?

is it the exact same as the one in the theaters?

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I recall the theater version had a 15-20 minute "behind the making of" bit tacked onto the end, which was as fascinating as the documentary. That part isn't on NetFlix.