What's Blue Tornado like ?

[Genny]

Yeehah ! Have just ordered Blue Tornado, from Amazon. Is it good ? Ie..Is Dirk in the film much ? There were some copies of Sss as well, but only from Canada and America and I'm assuming that thet'd be on PAL and not NTL. Or is it NTC. The clip of Dirk on Youtube in Sss is fantastic....

[bbbear97]

I enjoyed Blue Tornado. A little bit of strange story line, (I'm not really into SciFi) but Dirk is in almost all of the scenes. You'll enjoy it, good choice!

[julie w]

What's Blue Tornado like?

Well, it's sort of like a regular tornado except it's a little depressed. Ok, bad joke (if you can call it that) but I just couldn't help myself.

Seriously, yeah - it is scifi (you probably already knew that though). I haven't watched it in a long time. I recorded it some years back off TNT, I believe. I thought it was pretty descent but I do remember thinking that the story line could have been drawn out more. The ending especially came off - to *me* anyway - as if the writers weren't sure how to end it so they just abrutply came up with a solution to suffice. Don't get me wrong - I *did* enjoy the movie as a whole. Once you watch it, you may not agree with my in put but it's MO.:-)

BTW....If I'm thinking of the correct movie, I do believe Dirk had a hand in writting apart of the love scene in it. It's not that big of a love scene but I believe he had at least a hand in it if not completely responsible for that particular scene period.

Enjoy!:-)

Julie

[Genny]

Thans, for the info, everyone. Can't wait, until it arrives ! Not too worried about what the plot is providing that Dirk is in the film, a lot. Blue Tornado.... :lol: funny ! At least it's not a film that's blue...just the tornado. :shock:

[RGWT1]

I have to say I thought it was a pretty weak film. Mind you to be honest I didn't watch it for any other reason than to see Dirk. And he looks hot in his uniform :D :D

[deebeelicious]

I just rented it from Blockbuster online.
Its OK, but not great - I wouldn't spend too much money on it. The credits show a lot of Italian names, so I guess it must have been made over there? The 'love' scenes aren't 'blue', so don't expect too much from them. I agree that the dialogue for those scenes seemed better than the rest of the film, and in the imdb.com listing it says that Dirk wrote (re-wrote?) those scenes.

Unfortunately his love interest is Patsy Kensit, who (I can't explain why) I don't like - sorry Patsy fans.

Anyhow, cute to see Dirk in his NATO uniform holding his joystick between his legs! :D

DeeBeeLicious
xx

[deebeelicious]

Someone's put a clip of Blue Tornado on youtube a couple of days ago, if you're interested.
xx

[bibbi]

Hi everyone! :D
I've ordered a copy of the Blue Tornado DVD from Music World.
I'll be getting it in about a weeks time.:D
I just love a man if uniform, especially when it's Dirk. :wink:
Here's the clip from YouTube of the film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lYhkUs-HsU
All you Dirk fans...ENJOY! :D :D :D


Take care,
Anne :)

[Arciris]

Thanks for link, Anne!
Yes, I agree about uniform :P . I don't like, normally, men with uniform, but if he's Dirk, yeahhh, is good! :lol:
Regards

[Genny]

Thanks for the link. I paid four pounds for the copy - so , not a lot ! Wasn't hoping it would be blue..just wondering why it's a blue, tornado ! :) Dirk looks great, in the uniform..The other film I'd like to get is Ssss. Might e mail some of the TV companies to beg for Dirk films to be shown ! Tried, for Earthstorm but nothing, yet.

[KamikazeCowgirl]

I bought Blue Tornado on ebay last year (only a couple of dollars) and thought it was quite good.

My only complaint was that it felt like it ended too quickly - leaving it quite unresolved.

[bibbi]

Hi everyone! :D
I haven't seen it yet.
I just love Dirk when he's in uniform! :oops: :wink: :lol:
I am going be buying it this weekend.
A copy came in for me at Blockbuster.
Can't wait to see it! :D

Take care,
Anne :)

[Genny]

Oh my ! Copy of Blue Tornado arrived this morning...have watched it TWICE ! :D :D I love, sci - fi and Dirk is great, in this film. Dirk, Dirk and more Dirk, leather flying jacket, terrific acting from Dirk. I LOVE it !! :D :D :D PS Dirk, Dirk, Dirk etc...Oh Dirky, you're so fine..Hey Dirky...( apologies to Toni Basil and 'Hey Mickey' ) PPS I enjoyed, the film.

[Verity]

The only really good thing about this film is Dirk. It could have been pretty decent if they'd expanded upon the story and spent more money on it. Being one himself, Dirk is a natural to play a pilot. Other than him, forget it.

I just wish that, finally, producers would realise what a fantastic character Dirk is and offer him a wonderful part in a wonderful film. The realisation clearly never dawned that, given a chance, Dirk has a habit of elevating his characters into iconic figures and running away with the whole show. Obviously he's no longer the beautiful young buck he once was, which is a tad problematic, (although he's the sexiest pensioner I've ever clapped eyes on), but he has such a large and attractive personality. He'd be the perfect man, now, to play Hannibal Smith in the new film. The ONLY man, in fact! (Not that his participation would automatically render this new film, "wonderful". I've a feeling it'll be anything but, given that the original cast are irreplaceable, but he's the only one with a true understanding of the A-Team and the only man standing who can effectively resurrect Hannibal.)

[deebeelicious]

He'd be the perfect man, now, to play Hannibal Smith in the new film. The ONLY man, in fact! ..., but he's the only one with a true understanding of the A-Team and the only man standing who can effectively resurrect Hannibal.)

At first I thought, no, not Benedict as Smith - but then I remembered how handsome George Peppard was in Breakfast at Tiffany's. So then I thought, well maybe it's natural progression so could work for our resident Most Handsome Senior Citizen, to play Smith. So, yes, verity - good call!

I still like the idea of the remaining 3 going after Smith's killer, as a better plot line - sort of a Grumpy Old Men with guns (and cabbage firing machine etc) - perhaps even a chance for one (or all of them) to vent their views on how everythings changed for the worse now, re: feminism and pc-ness, etc? LOL

[bibbi]

Hi everyone! :D
Getting my cop of Blue Tornado from Blockbuster, tomorrow!
Yipppeeeee!!!! :D :D
Music World took too long to get it for me, so I also tried Blockbuster.
I will also give you an update, of what I think of the movie when I do see it.
For those who have seen it, thank you so much for sharing your views of the film with us.
Looking forward to adding mine.

Take care,
Anne :)

[Sharma]

Obviously he's no longer the beautiful young buck he once was, which is a tad problematic, (although he's the sexiest pensioner I've ever clapped eyes on)

Sorry to be pedantic, but DB has only turned 62 this year, 3 years younger than the state retirement age.

On other points raised here, I think the "Tornado" refers to the name of the fighter planes flown by the two male leads.

Someone also said they didn't like Patsy Halfwit as DB's love interest - yes, I do find her annoying as well.

I also agree the ending was a little rushed - perhaps the script writers spent too much time elaborating on the military cover up side of the plot tobring the film to a satisfactory conclusion ?

[dbukfan]

Sorry to be pedantic, but DB has only turned 62 this year, 3 years younger than the state retirement age.


Hi Sharma

I like yr liner :lol: :lol: ....so typical Brits, U re :wink: :wink:

Should U have any funny liner, pls post one onto Fun-1 liner in Main Discussion pls, just for :lol: :lol:

To me, I think I found him more attractive even more when he's older...more calm & much mature like Cheddar cheese, I say :D :D

Good Wkend..............C'mon U Blue..........Chelsea :wink: :wink:


dbukfan...x

[bibbi]

Hi everyone! :D
I am getting Blue Tornado in about a week. :D
Blockbuster ordered Blue Thunder, by mistake. :(
It happens! :D
I have seen some of the clips on YouTube.
I'll post what I think of the film when I get my copy.

Take care,
Anne :)

[Genny]

Dirk's very good in the film. Patsy Kensit I think is a bit ...not very good ! Sort of..the light's on..but nobody's home. I didn't think the ending was that, sudden. The grandad is a thread, with all the mountain business..and also lurve, in general. I found Dirk very convincing as a pilot..even though we know, he can fly planes. Glad you'll be getting a copy soon, Anne. :D :D :D

[Sharma]

Sorry to be pedantic, but DB has only turned 62 this year, 3 years younger than the state retirement age.


Hi Sharma

I like yr liner :lol: :lol: ....so typical Brits, U re :wink: :wink:

Good Wkend..............C'mon U Blue..........Chelsea :wink: :wink:


dbukfan...x

I did not really mean to be cheeky, honest !

And it seems the Blues blue it today - they've let the gap widen to 5 points with 3 games left....


I know, Arsenal haven't been in the title race since January.....I'll get my coat. :(

[dbukfan]

Sorry to be pedantic, but DB has only turned 62 this year, 3 years younger than the state retirement age.


Hi Sharma

I like yr liner :lol: :lol: ....so typical Brits, U re :wink: :wink:

Good Wkend..............C'mon U Blue..........Chelsea :wink: :wink:


dbukfan...x

I did not really mean to be cheeky, honest !

And it seems the Blues blue it today - they've let the gap widen to 5 points with 3 games left....


I know, Arsenal haven't been in the title race since January.....I'll get my coat. :(


Hi Arsenie-Sharma


All right...V blur it..in Premier.......BUT...2 more cups lined up.........let's other share one fr us, the Blue....V're not worried, pal!!....C'mon Chelsea!!!



dbukfan... :wink: :wink:

[moviemogul]

Now you guys are getting to the point, soccer, being a Man U fan, I am quite chuffed today, yeah I think Blues bleu it (if you dont mind the pun) not over yet though, so lets keep tuniing in Champs L to come tooo, god I love soccer :D

[dbukfan]

Now you guys are getting to the point, soccer, being a Man U fan, I am quite chuffed today, yeah I think Blues bleu it (if you dont mind the pun) not over yet though, so lets keep tuniing in Champs L to come tooo, god I love soccer :D


Pls Help us......Mr T (hee..hee..hee :wink: ).....V got ambushed by the RED team lots..... since Sat.....til ...Tom... :shock: :shock: :?

My Portugese mate @ the Bridge...just briefly texting me as V speak with this for U lots :wink: :wink:

'NO WAY.....JOSE' :D :D :lol: :lol: ......................Got it!!!! :wink: :wink: :wink:



dbukfan...x

[starlight]

Sorry to be pedantic, but DB has only turned 62 this year, 3 years younger than the state retirement age.

I also agree the ending was a little rushed - perhaps the script writers spent too much time elaborating on the military cover up side of the plot tobring the film to a satisfactory conclusion ?

Retirement age used to be 60, wasn't it? If in the UK, Dirk could have a free buss pass - lol!

I too agree about the ending. I loved the film. I thought the premise was excellent and Dirk was brill but the ending was 'Hey! Why are the credits rolling? There's suppose to be another scene. Isn't there?' I think they could've had that ending if they had elaborated more on the possibilites to what the ETs were doing here; leaving it open for the viewer to make up their own mind.
And I could tell that Dirk had written the 'love scene'. His lines were his usual intelligent, witty self :)

[Sharma]

.......BUT...2 more cups lined up.........let's other share one fr us,:

Well, as of tonight only one now :D

I have to say well done Liverpool - it wiped the smug grin off Mourinho's face.

[Sharma]

Retirement age used to be 60, wasn't it? If in the UK, Dirk could have a free buss pass - lol!

I too agree about the ending. I loved the film. I thought the premise was excellent and Dirk was brill but the ending was 'Hey! Why are the credits rolling? There's suppose to be another scene. Isn't there?'

I believe it was retirement at 60 for women, and as you've all noticed Dirk isn't one !

Plot pacing did seem to be a bit of a problem - too slow around the time of the military enquiry and then galloping on in the last 10 minutes. And they made Dirk climb the mountain in less than adequate clothes.

[Genny]

Climbing a mountain in less than adequate clothes can be very dangerous, but in Dirk's case, I think that an exception, is in order... :wink: :wink:

[dbukfan]

.......BUT...2 more cups lined up.........let's other share one fr us,:

Well, as of tonight only one now :D

I have to say well done Liverpool - it wiped the smug grin off Mourinho's face.


All right, U lot Gunners!!!..rub it in, rub it in :( :(

I'll have to use my littly's liner for U today....(not in the good mood :evil: )...which is..........
'U're not nice to me today...so U're my friends...& I'm not inviting U to my B'day party nt yr'

That'll do :wink: :shock: ...hope Jose'll lined up for nt Ehngland Coach..he's the only suitable one, may I say :wink: :wink:

dbukfan... :( :cry: :cry:

[dbukfan]

Hi All

I got DVD of Blue Torpedo..Pardon me, I mean :lol: :lol: ..Blue Tornado...yippee...this'd cheer me up nicely for May bank holiday's wkend break :D :D

dbukfan...x...(not too keen on Patsy Kensit in it though :shock: )

[Genny]

Nice one ! I bought it a couple of weeks ago. Just now ordered a copy of ' Mark Of The Devil', from Amazon. It's the one in which Dirk develops tattoo things all over him. Saw the funny story someone had put together on the other DB site..so looked for a copy. There are a couple more left ! ( UK ) Had to make sure it wasn't the Herbert Lom film of the same name. Ooh ooh..am excited about seeing it :D :D Might watch Blue Tornado again, tomorrow.. :D :D :D

[bibbi]

Hi! :D
"Mark of the Devil" ?
Gotta get that one too!
Dirk is so handsome in Blue Tornado.

Take care,
Anne :)

[Genny]

Isn't he just ! Absolutely stunning. I loved seeing him being given some screentime to show depth. I love the part when he's walking on his own, on the airfield, for example. He's such a good actor. :D :D Dirk can ' say' such a lot, without having to be obvious, about it.

[Sharma]

Hi! :D
"Mark of the Devil" ?
I believe that's an episode from "The Hammer House of Horror" series.

I remember seeing that when it was transmitted in the 80's. I was just a teenager then - I was thinking "What's happening to Starbuck ?".

[bibbi]

Hi Sanjay! :D
Thanks for the information.
"Hammer House of Horrors" episode, gotta remember that.
Am finally going to be getting Blue Tornado this weekend, it's worth the wait! :D :D

Take care,
Anne :)

[Sharma]

Hi Sanjay! :D
Thanks for the information.
"Hammer House of Horrors" episode, gotta remember that.
Am finally going to be getting Blue Tornado this weekend, it's worth the wait! :D :D

Take care,
Anne :)

You're welcome Anne :) I wish I could find my video of DB's appearance on The Graham Norton show - I recall him looking through a toilet seat there....very surreal; especially when watching after a night at the pub !

[bibbi]

Hi again Sanjay!
Dirk looking thru a toilet seat in that you say? :? ...spooky...:shock:
Will post about Blue Tornado, Monday nite. That's when I'm getting it.

Take care,
Anne :)

[Sue Donim]

Oh Anne.. I've just looked online about Blue Tornado... I see it also stars David Warner. I expect Dirk and he would have gotten on great. DW used to be one of my favourites when I was MUCH younger. I studied drama in London, and at that time DW was doing quite a bit of Shakespeare on stage, so I saw quite a lot of him. (even managed backstage a couple of times) With DB's interested in Shakespeare and the theatre generally, I expect they enjoyed each other's company.

I hope you enjoy it, I see it is out of stock at Amazon, not sure where others in UK got it?

Cheers
Sue

[starlight]

I recall him looking through a toilet seat there....very surreal; especially when watching after a night at the pub !

Are you sure that you saw Dirk looking through a toilet seat? Or had you had too much at the pub ;) lol!

[starlight]

I hope you enjoy it, I see it is out of stock at Amazon, not sure where others in UK got it?

I got my from eBay. I think it is region 2. Can you play Region 2 in Canada? Or hack your DVD player?

[Genny]

I had one - perfect condition, from Amazon..a few weeks ago. Four pound fifty. Good luck :D :D

[bibbi]

Hi eveyone! :D
I'm going to be gettin Blue Tornado on Monday morning.
I want it to be Monday now! :D :lol:
I am getting a brand new copy from Blockbuster Canada.
Trust me, it's worth the wait! :D

Take care,
Anne :)

[Sharma]

I recall him looking through a toilet seat there....very surreal; especially when watching after a night at the pub !

Are you sure that you saw Dirk looking through a toilet seat? Or had you had too much at the pub ;) lol!

The toilet seat was separated from the rest of the toilet when Dirk was holding it, standing up on stage, I recall.

I do remember what it's looks like to look down through a toilet seat..from my drinking days a LONG LONG time ago !!

[bibbi]

Hi Sanjay! :D
Thanks for clearing that up. I was wondering about the toilet seat. :shock:
Getting Blue Tornado this evening. Which will be 8 p.m. my time here in Canada.
Can hardly wait! :D :D

Take care,
Anne :)

[dbukfan]

Hi All

Over wkend..I've been watching 1st DB's film since CBB5, 'Blue Tornado'....quite interesting to find out that main location's shot in Italy...inc. the extras & all crew behind the scene..(fr reading @ the ending title)......astonishingly to see DB'd been up the beautiful Italian Alpes.... :wink: :wink: ...which's just opposite the French Alpes...where I'd been climbing up in 2003.....only 12 yrs behind....never mind!!...still can see his cigar (kinda Red Indians code) opposite side fr French top of the mountain to say, 'CIAO'... :lol: :lol: ...just kidding :wink: :wink:...if it's so...would be v nice :D :D .

Quite suitable role for him...for standing up to his belief....not keen on his 90's hair cut though....but looked so cool in uniform & those off-duty tight jeans :wink: :wink: .

Can't wait for the nt film...any suggestions, pls!!....ssssss is nt on my lists :wink: :wink: .


dbukfan...x

[bibbi]

Hi DB! :D
I just got Blue Tornado! Yippeeeeee!!!!!!!!! :oops: :oops: :D :D :lol: :lol:
I tend to get really excited at times! :lol: But, I'm so happy to finally get this movie! :D
I'd recommend getting Ruckus, Underground Aces is a good one. Follow that Car(The Georgia Peaches) is another. I don't know if that's out on DVD/VHS a friend videotaped it for me and then made a DVD of it for me.

Take care,
Anne :)

[Sharma]

Hi DB! :D
I just got Blue Tornado! Yippeeeeee!!!!!!!!! :oops: :oops: :D :D :lol: :lol:
I tend to get really excited at times! :lol: But, I'm so happy to finally get this movie! :D
I'd recommend getting Ruckus, Underground Aces is a good one.

Is "Ruckus" the film where Dirk plays a military bad guy ? I remember a scene where he digs his heel into a prisoner grovelling on the floor.

[ostarella]

No, Ruckus is where he's a Vietnam vet who's got head problems, and gets into trouble with a bunch of rednecks. Very cool movie with a huge AWWW factor :lol:

[Sharma]

[quote=Sharma]
That'll do :wink: :shock: ...hope Jose'll lined up for nt Ehngland Coach..he's the only suitable one, may I say :wink: :wink:

dbukfan... :( :cry: :cry:

Saw this quote from Le Boss, Arsene, concerning retirement/ageing:

"This is a profession where you have to possess physical strength and animal force to show your will to win. But all that can go with a fall in testosterone and with, arthritis and old age. In our fifties we all realise we have less time left than we have already lived.
I think that the club can have a future for 10 years, not me. I have to accept the idea that within 10 years I will be 67. When that time arrives we ask ourselves how can we use the time we have left.
Do we carry on as always without asking where it will take us, or take a new outlook on life knowing that time is moving on?

There are people who can coach for 40 years. And then there are coaches like Bobby Robson or Trapattoni who will die with the same desire to be on the bench.

The true driving force for my life is the idea that tomorrow I will be better than today. As soon as I lose this, I will be dead in my profession and my aspirations."

This seems to be a view Dirk would tend to sympathise with, I'd suggest.

Now can you imagine such cerebral, thoughful words coming from the preposterous, preening Portugese prat @ Chelski ?

I think not. :)

[dbukfan]

[quote=Sharma]
That'll do :wink: :shock: ...hope Jose'll lined up for nt Ehngland Coach..he's the only suitable one, may I say :wink: :wink:

dbukfan... :( :cry: :cry:

Saw this quote from Le Boss, Arsene, concerning retirement/ageing:

"This is a profession where you have to possess physical strength and animal force to show your will to win. But all that can go with a fall in testosterone and with, arthritis and old age. In our fifties we all realise we have less time left than we have already lived.
I think that the club can have a future for 10 years, not me. I have to accept the idea that within 10 years I will be 67. When that time arrives we ask ourselves how can we use the time we have left.
Do we carry on as always without asking where it will take us, or take a new outlook on life knowing that time is moving on?

There are people who can coach for 40 years. And then there are coaches like Bobby Robson or Trapattoni who will die with the same desire to be on the bench.

The true driving force for my life is the idea that tomorrow I will be better than today. As soon as I lose this, I will be dead in my profession and my aspirations."

This seems to be a view Dirk would tend to sympathise with, I'd suggest.

Now can you imagine such cerebral, thoughful words coming from the preposterous, preening Portugese prat @ Chelski ?

I think not. :)


Hey Sharma

Hang on a min, buddy...just CALM down a bit, :roll: eh!!...don't get too serious about it...I never once call the Gunners's mgr..may I say, 'in any kinda NAMES :shock: :wink: '...as I'm also very fond and lots of respect for Arsene of his intellectual brain...much the same as our hunky DB...I adore people fr inside (espec. the BRAINY ones :lol: )...But C'mon...U must accept that Jose's also got charisma within!!...two things, he's got in common with our DB, are he's a v good looking guy and also he's always spoken his mind (with brainy/honestly in it)...I'm afraid U see what U get fr him.....yes, I admit he sometimes can be a little too much...but that's the way he is....U either accepts him or hates him...which obvsly, U quite make it so CLEAR!!

Whether U like him or not?...I'm pretty certain somehow if he happens to leave Chesea :roll: :roll: with any reasons...He'll def. get another offer lined up in NO time, mate :roll: :roll: .

Have a nice day :) :)

dbukfan...x

[Sharma]

Hey Sharma

Hang on a min, buddy...just CALM down a bit, :roll: eh!!...don't get too serious about it...I never once call the Gunners's mgr..may I say, 'in any kinda NAMES :shock: :wink: '...as I'm also very fond and lots of respect for Arsene of his intellectual brain...much the same as our hunky DB...I adore people fr inside (espec. the BRAINY ones :lol: )...But C'mon...U must accept that Jose's also got charisma within!!...two things, he's got in common with our DB, are he's a v good looking guy and also he's always spoken his mind (with brainy/honestly in it)...I'm afraid U see what U get fr him.....yes, I admit he sometimes can be a little too much...but that's the way he is....U either accepts him or hates him...which obvsly, U quite make it so CLEAR!!

Whether U like him or not?...I'm pretty certain somehow if he happens to leave Chesea :roll: :roll: with any reasons...He'll def. get another offer lined up in NO time, mate :roll: :roll: .

Have a nice day :) :)

dbukfan...x

Hi dbukfan, :wink:

I am calm, really I am, and I know you did acknowledge your respect for Le Boss. I think Jose's behaviour is symptomatic of the vulgarity of the noveau riche and lack of class that Chelski have exhibited in the last few years. It's not all down to Maureen Yo, he's merely a reflection of it.

Do you think he'll be there next season ? Is there enough room in west London for all the ego's at Stamford Bridge ? Or will the siberian bring in Hiddink ?

[dbukfan]

Hi Sharma

Yr team're lucky to have a well-educated mgr..U know..yes, education's a weak point on these footballers..I totally agree with U on that!!

Perhaps, Jose'd come to join this DBC website...it may improve his class/manners....tone down his ego a bit and learnt few things our DB..what do U say? buddy :wink: :lol: .

I also think they should cut down their wages in this premier things too....the less they earn...the lower ego, they'll have.

Off for lunch now...good day..nice talking to U :wink: :wink: :wink:


dbukfan...x