heard the news, This new movie is nothing good
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Keywords = “inspired by”, not that it's a totally accurate of a true event, of which ANY movie can not be of course.kimo (from somewhere on page 2) said:
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cascaderailroad
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1hr 38 min of exlposions, crash's and blowing things up ... people in Tyrone Pa (where a portion of the movie was filmed) are all going to the movies to see it in "The Big City" aka: "Altoona". It must have been fun making the movie, and he DVD will have all the outakes and behind the scenes clips. I wish it were in 3D or Imax. :mop: :'( :mop:
My mom is 93, and I told here I was going to take her to to see it ... she last saw a movie in the theatre in 1947 ... I bet things have changed ... Aren't movies wonderful nowdays ?
In my Mom's day everything was black & white, and silent (even the real sky, and the real world around them:hehe: ), then came "Talkies", "Colorization" and "TechnicColor". Movies were 10 cents, and with candy it was 15 cents !
My mom is 93, and I told here I was going to take her to to see it ... she last saw a movie in the theatre in 1947 ... I bet things have changed ... Aren't movies wonderful nowdays ?
In my Mom's day everything was black & white, and silent (even the real sky, and the real world around them:hehe: ), then came "Talkies", "Colorization" and "TechnicColor". Movies were 10 cents, and with candy it was 15 cents !
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Not my problem.
sawyer811 requested it.
Double negative thingy.... he said...."Dont nobody" which really says....someone post it.
Have fun,
uh, no, i didn't....
AND NEVER CROSS MY WORDS, I MEANT NOBODY SPOIL THE PLOT FOR ME!!!!!!!!!
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alright, now that my venting is over, time for steaming bowl of crow stew.
The movie was AWESOME. true to life, realistic, authentic in every way (Well, there were a few minor discrepencies, but they were so minor i couldn't even tell you what they are now...and i just got out about fifteen minutes ago!) a real edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. i thought for sure that runaway was gonna go off the rails on the Stanton bridge.
I guess if i had to make a major quabble, the ending was kind of abrupt. but that's a minor thing in and of itself, and i must say i thorougly enjoyed the movie.
Now, i have one question, where did they shoot the scenes for Stanton, PA? For some reason i feel like its somewhere in Pittsburgh, but i'm not sure.
The movie was AWESOME. true to life, realistic, authentic in every way (Well, there were a few minor discrepencies, but they were so minor i couldn't even tell you what they are now...and i just got out about fifteen minutes ago!) a real edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. i thought for sure that runaway was gonna go off the rails on the Stanton bridge.
I guess if i had to make a major quabble, the ending was kind of abrupt. but that's a minor thing in and of itself, and i must say i thorougly enjoyed the movie.
Now, i have one question, where did they shoot the scenes for Stanton, PA? For some reason i feel like its somewhere in Pittsburgh, but i'm not sure.
Saw it today with some friends for my Birthday
Yes, its a Hollywood action movie. However, with only a few technical goof's, its a very realistic movie for us railfans and railroaders, its believable, and its a good story. They stayed pretty close to the real event (even how it became a runaway was pretty close to the truth).
The locomotive in the movie is AVR 777, called "Triple Seven" in the movie, which takes the place of CSX 8888, or "Crazy Eights" (another movie tie in I bet no one caught)
A lot of what happened in the movie happened in real life. Sure its Hollywood and when something crashes it instantly explodes, we expect that from Hollywood, it makes things more exciting for the general public, and hell, I'd love to be the guy on special effects, "Oh, today I get to blow up a wooden train, sweet!"
All in all, its a good, believable, and mostly factual movie, a jazzed up version of something that actually happened. I hated Atomic Train, and who didn't, but this is worth seeing. And take your non-railfan friends, its a good movie for them too.
Yes, its a Hollywood action movie. However, with only a few technical goof's, its a very realistic movie for us railfans and railroaders, its believable, and its a good story. They stayed pretty close to the real event (even how it became a runaway was pretty close to the truth).
The locomotive in the movie is AVR 777, called "Triple Seven" in the movie, which takes the place of CSX 8888, or "Crazy Eights" (another movie tie in I bet no one caught)
A lot of what happened in the movie happened in real life. Sure its Hollywood and when something crashes it instantly explodes, we expect that from Hollywood, it makes things more exciting for the general public, and hell, I'd love to be the guy on special effects, "Oh, today I get to blow up a wooden train, sweet!"
All in all, its a good, believable, and mostly factual movie, a jazzed up version of something that actually happened. I hated Atomic Train, and who didn't, but this is worth seeing. And take your non-railfan friends, its a good movie for them too.
cascaderailroad
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I had to laugh at a news reporter/film critic, that said the movie was unrealistic: As rescue locos could have blocked the track ahead, going at an ever slowing speed, so when the runaway locos coupled on, they could just simply: "Walk right back, (la dee da), and shut down the runaway, and apply brakes on the runaway consist".
I suppose that he thinks that hundereds of rescue locos are ever present, and immediately on hand, at any given time, at all mileposts, just in the event that such a "Rescue" is needed. lol
In a real life scenerio, the train would be unknown, blowing through sleeping communities that have little or no warning, with no emergency responce time to act, with a sudden without warning runaway comming headlong right at them. No time would be available to commandear & call out the "Choppers". Before you had time to sound air raid sirens ... the train would be rounding the curve and careening towards (As an Example) downtown Altoona, all inside a matter of a few minutes.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGaCzYV48yQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxFNGak01iQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip6839oxfoc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMz2cWQzjj8
The film stars Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson, who work to stop a runaway train that is on a collision course with several towns in Pennsylvania, including the fictitious Stanton, Pa. Other film loactions were: Port Allegany, Eldred, Turtlepoint, Emporium, Milesburg, and Tyrone in Pennsylvania.
Many of the "Unstoppable" scenes were filmed in Bellaire OH, and Martins Ferry OH, during November 2009 and hundreds of local residents participated in the film as extras.
Both the Martins Ferry and Bellaire area chambers of commerce worked together in conjunction with 20th Century-Fox and Carmike Cinemas to hold the "sneak preview" the night before the film's official nationwide release.
The chambers were given 250 free tickets for the event and those who got them were lining up outside the theater waiting to get in. Inside the lobby of the theater, the Belmont County Tourism Board had a display that featured many pictures that were taken during the filming.
It's an action film and a lot of the scenes move by quickly, but one thing is for certain, the village of Bellaire is shown early and often throughout the film.
Those who can't wait to get a glimpse of some of the local features don't have to wait long. In one of the very early scenes of the film, 32nd and Hamilton streets and the surrounding area are shown. Many of the scenes involving "Stanton" are actually shots of Bellaire taken from over head. The Chase Bank Building and Stone Bridge are two of the most recognizable features in the film and one the films final climatic scenes involve the historic Stone Bridge.
Other shots focus on the fictitious news broadcast from Stanton as the town embraces for the arrival of the runaway train "777." Those shots were taken from 3200 block of Belmont Street and the Stone Bridge, along with the Bellaire City Building, United Bank and Flanagan's Sports Cafe are all in plain sight. The Family Dollar in Bellaire, Bellaire Hardware and Rigas Restaurant all make quick appearances, too. More local spots might also be shown, but again, the movie moves fast and more Bellaire features might even have made it to the final version.
Most of the recognizable scenes from Martins Ferry seem to be closer to the end of the film, including the Severstal Plant which can be seen in the background in some of the final scenes of the film.
I suppose that he thinks that hundereds of rescue locos are ever present, and immediately on hand, at any given time, at all mileposts, just in the event that such a "Rescue" is needed. lol
In a real life scenerio, the train would be unknown, blowing through sleeping communities that have little or no warning, with no emergency responce time to act, with a sudden without warning runaway comming headlong right at them. No time would be available to commandear & call out the "Choppers". Before you had time to sound air raid sirens ... the train would be rounding the curve and careening towards (As an Example) downtown Altoona, all inside a matter of a few minutes.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGaCzYV48yQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxFNGak01iQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip6839oxfoc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMz2cWQzjj8
The film stars Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson, who work to stop a runaway train that is on a collision course with several towns in Pennsylvania, including the fictitious Stanton, Pa. Other film loactions were: Port Allegany, Eldred, Turtlepoint, Emporium, Milesburg, and Tyrone in Pennsylvania.
Many of the "Unstoppable" scenes were filmed in Bellaire OH, and Martins Ferry OH, during November 2009 and hundreds of local residents participated in the film as extras.
Both the Martins Ferry and Bellaire area chambers of commerce worked together in conjunction with 20th Century-Fox and Carmike Cinemas to hold the "sneak preview" the night before the film's official nationwide release.
The chambers were given 250 free tickets for the event and those who got them were lining up outside the theater waiting to get in. Inside the lobby of the theater, the Belmont County Tourism Board had a display that featured many pictures that were taken during the filming.
It's an action film and a lot of the scenes move by quickly, but one thing is for certain, the village of Bellaire is shown early and often throughout the film.
Those who can't wait to get a glimpse of some of the local features don't have to wait long. In one of the very early scenes of the film, 32nd and Hamilton streets and the surrounding area are shown. Many of the scenes involving "Stanton" are actually shots of Bellaire taken from over head. The Chase Bank Building and Stone Bridge are two of the most recognizable features in the film and one the films final climatic scenes involve the historic Stone Bridge.
Other shots focus on the fictitious news broadcast from Stanton as the town embraces for the arrival of the runaway train "777." Those shots were taken from 3200 block of Belmont Street and the Stone Bridge, along with the Bellaire City Building, United Bank and Flanagan's Sports Cafe are all in plain sight. The Family Dollar in Bellaire, Bellaire Hardware and Rigas Restaurant all make quick appearances, too. More local spots might also be shown, but again, the movie moves fast and more Bellaire features might even have made it to the final version.
Most of the recognizable scenes from Martins Ferry seem to be closer to the end of the film, including the Severstal Plant which can be seen in the background in some of the final scenes of the film.
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perry_weekley
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I have yet to see the movie and skipped the spoiler posted by the grammar Nazi. But I must ask q few questions about the Bellaire filming. Is any of the footage capture the bridge leading to the historic stone bridge? And is there also a glimpse of everyones " favorite" landmark in the Wheeling, Bellaire area?
By favorite I mean the bridge that leads to nowhere. The one that they have been trying to destroy before I was born but have yet to do it. If that bridge is in the film even for a second I will buy this movie day one,collectors edition, most expensive version I can find. Unless the most expensive is over 100 bucks.
I have limits.
By favorite I mean the bridge that leads to nowhere. The one that they have been trying to destroy before I was born but have yet to do it. If that bridge is in the film even for a second I will buy this movie day one,collectors edition, most expensive version I can find. Unless the most expensive is over 100 bucks.
I have limits.
Leadfoot866
a.k.a. CommanderHobo
Ah, the Bellaire Bridge. I caught short glimpse of it in the background behind Denzel as 777 charged across the rail-bridge towards Stanton, PA (portrayed by Bellaire). Also, I think one of the camera chase cars actually used to bridge to film 777 crossing the river, or it could have just been one of the choppers flying level with 777 filming through the bridge.
jadebullet
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It is apparent that many have not read a book....first....and then go to see the movie based on that book.
Reading the book or plot of the movie first can enhance the subtle nuances that are presented in the movie.
As far as the ... grammar Nazi....comment, it confirms the reports of how low the education systems in the United States have deteriorated.
Thanks and have fun,
That is different. I did something similar with this movie though. I read about the REAL incident.
And it is still a spoiler. The least you could have done was put SPOILER ALERT at the top.
Yes, he posted a double negative, but spoiling it for everyone else is going a bit too far. I am a grammar nazi myself, and even I am not that much of a prick.
cascaderailroad
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I once saw a Cival War movie "Gods and Generals" and I remarked outloud at when the "Shhh Be quiet...Please turn cellphones off" ... "Well we all know how this movie is going to end". (The Cival War ended in one way, only, there is no alternative ending possible).
Train movies are so predictable ... an out of control runaway, rescue loco's couplers fail and break in a shower of sparks, chopper is commandeared, hero leaps from helicopter into train, runs on top of train (on specialy built prop running boards), crash's through windshield, wanna-be dummie hero falls from train and gets run over, alternate hero climbs on side of train (on custom welded prop handrails), averts near disaster ... or in the case of "Atomic Train" Denver is obliterated in a nuclear blast (that was a unexpected shocker).
Although I have not seen the movie yet, I would presume the explosion, crash's and speeecal effects are a 9+, with a plot of @ a 3.5
Train movies are so predictable ... an out of control runaway, rescue loco's couplers fail and break in a shower of sparks, chopper is commandeared, hero leaps from helicopter into train, runs on top of train (on specialy built prop running boards), crash's through windshield, wanna-be dummie hero falls from train and gets run over, alternate hero climbs on side of train (on custom welded prop handrails), averts near disaster ... or in the case of "Atomic Train" Denver is obliterated in a nuclear blast (that was a unexpected shocker).
Although I have not seen the movie yet, I would presume the explosion, crash's and speeecal effects are a 9+, with a plot of @ a 3.5
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I apologize to all who thought my posting the plot of the movie spoiled their viewing experience.
I also apologize to all those who may be physically or financially handicapped and not be able to see the movie first hand and want to know what the movie plot is.
Have fun,
I also apologize to all those who may be physically or financially handicapped and not be able to see the movie first hand and want to know what the movie plot is.
Have fun,
jadebullet
might be back?
If they want to know the plot, and can't see the movie, they can easilly google it.
And apology accepted. It is just proper etiquette.
And apology accepted. It is just proper etiquette.
bassist118
Suffering for his art.
Got a few things to say about this 'film' and about the timing of it, it's really angered me.
Exagerates?? On the trailer I saw a woman explained how the air brakes weren't connected, a train won't move due to basic physics if the air brakes aren't connected any loss in pressure causes the bakes to apply so obviously if there is no pressure at all the brakes are held on.
You never spoke to Virgin Trains employees then....
Adult nappies, that's all I remember from that show and the fact the presenter seemed totally off his head on amphetamine
I'd love to know how many Virgin Trains Platform staff know how to do that as well??
In a positive light??? How many films have propane lorries colliding on a interstate or spinning out over a cliff like the bus out of 'Italian Job' (the good British made film, not the poor excuse of a remake). Or 'The Atomic Bus' although it's a spoof (and a good one at that) it's a little bit more believable than a train completely defying the laws of physics. Even 'Event Horizon' was based on known laws of physics (and it's another British film, perhaps a pattern is emerging?) We take time to research our plots, they aren't thrown together in 5 mins with as much special effects and explosions as possible.
My feelings about 'Unstoppable' is that the US motor industry is failing while Amtrak ridership is improving ten fold and there's a lot of talk about improving the US rail network together with installing some HS lines. It's a collaboration between Hollywood, Road Haulage companies and the US motor companies to scare people from rail back onto the road once again to screw the environment for our kids on top of leaving them with a huge fiscal deficit, leaving our kids without a home and in debt if it wasn't the governments causing this social services WOULD be involved.
Sorry bout the rant but I had to get this off my chest after seeing the poor poor trailer from a poor poor film from a company that doesn't realise that facts are important, ever bit of misinformation I know comes from Hollywood, Lemmings Don't commit suicide, the Californian Tree From isn't found in every country in the world (watch a Hollywood film about the UK still you can hear the Californian Tree Frog)
Andy
Exagerates?? On the trailer I saw a woman explained how the air brakes weren't connected, a train won't move due to basic physics if the air brakes aren't connected any loss in pressure causes the bakes to apply so obviously if there is no pressure at all the brakes are held on.
You never spoke to Virgin Trains employees then....
I'd go just to hear the cool enginesounds in a theater...
Adult nappies, that's all I remember from that show and the fact the presenter seemed totally off his head on amphetamine
I'd love to know how many Virgin Trains Platform staff know how to do that as well??
In a positive light??? How many films have propane lorries colliding on a interstate or spinning out over a cliff like the bus out of 'Italian Job' (the good British made film, not the poor excuse of a remake). Or 'The Atomic Bus' although it's a spoof (and a good one at that) it's a little bit more believable than a train completely defying the laws of physics. Even 'Event Horizon' was based on known laws of physics (and it's another British film, perhaps a pattern is emerging?) We take time to research our plots, they aren't thrown together in 5 mins with as much special effects and explosions as possible.
My feelings about 'Unstoppable' is that the US motor industry is failing while Amtrak ridership is improving ten fold and there's a lot of talk about improving the US rail network together with installing some HS lines. It's a collaboration between Hollywood, Road Haulage companies and the US motor companies to scare people from rail back onto the road once again to screw the environment for our kids on top of leaving them with a huge fiscal deficit, leaving our kids without a home and in debt if it wasn't the governments causing this social services WOULD be involved.
Sorry bout the rant but I had to get this off my chest after seeing the poor poor trailer from a poor poor film from a company that doesn't realise that facts are important, ever bit of misinformation I know comes from Hollywood, Lemmings Don't commit suicide, the Californian Tree From isn't found in every country in the world (watch a Hollywood film about the UK still you can hear the Californian Tree Frog)
Andy
cascaderailroad
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Exagerates?? On the trailer I saw a woman explained how the air brakes weren't connected, a train won't move due to basic physics if the air brakes aren't connected any loss in pressure causes the bakes to apply so obviously if there is no pressure at all the brakes are held on
Andy
A train without air, can be moved, and the brakes can be released ... there is no absolute "locked on" air brakes ... it can be overridden and disabled accidentally, by many, many means. Loss of air pressure does not always cause a draft of cars, or a loco to have its brakes "held on".
EDIT: The consist of #8888, had its trainline angle cocks open, and no air hoses were connected, and the consist of railcars had not been charged, it had been discharged of all air in its many traincar resiviors. Over a extended period of time an entire consist can quickly lose its charge, due to leakage and malfunction.
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jadebullet
might be back?
Actually, the train not having the air hoses connected makes sense. That is what happened with the original incident. Essentially, if you close the angle cocks, the cars stay charged. The brakes would be in the off position.
bassist118
Suffering for his art.
Oooops 
well thanks for clearing that up, must learn not to quote Wikipedia. Ironic really considering I was on about misinformation now I suffer from the disease.
Andy
well thanks for clearing that up, must learn not to quote Wikipedia. Ironic really considering I was on about misinformation now I suffer from the disease.Andy
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cascaderailroad
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http://www.hulu.com/watch/193067/saturday-night-live-unstoppable-trailer
And where did you learn about trains Old Man ? By inventing them ?
Chugga Chugga Choo Choo...BOOMMM !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxNCGjW2JAg&feature=related
And where did you learn about trains Old Man ? By inventing them ?
Chugga Chugga Choo Choo...BOOMMM !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxNCGjW2JAg&feature=related
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