<p>GAWD, that was AWEFUL!</p>
<p>Too bad the American public might actually see that movie and think that's how it really is. I love the part where the LT CMDR calls himself a LT.</p>
<p>GAGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>did not see it, but heard a review that mentioned the film did not show any academics ... all brawn, no brains!</p>
<p>Do you think that applications will go up this year because of the movie? Probably won't make too much difference, because most of those who are serious have been working towards this goal for quite a while.</p>
<p>Was it as bad as "Stealth?"</p>
<p>The kids that would go there because of that movie will be very surprised. The movie was truly horrible. It was about as accurate as William Tell after a case of "Two Buck Chuck."</p>
<p>I've heard and read the reviews, so I know the movie isn't going to be worth my time or money. Additionally, I have a viceral reaction to boxing, and I'm really NOT looking forward to the boxing scenes. However, like a moth drawn to a candle, I just have to see it! Just hope future candidates recognize the inaccuracies.</p>
<p>Okay Shogun, just what did you expect? ;)</p>
<p>I expected them to at least try to make the midshipmen stand in a straight line, not to try to convince us it was possible for a kid out of high school to gain admittance being almost 200 pounds over weight, for the Lt Cmdr not to call himself a Lt while he was in the ring training our hero. To not see the newly minted 2nd Lt plant a big one on the plebe in uniform in the open on academy grounds, to not see the kind of hazing that is not allowed in today's academy. Eh, I expected too much. At least "Code Breakers" tried to show more realism.</p>
<p>i thought it was pretty good. who cares if it doesnt "truely" portray annapolis. the story was pretty good and the chick was very hot!</p>
<p>K. So the movie is no where near how the institution is actually ran and of course being Hollywood they embellish. I liked it. I know a few midshipmen and I have a friend at the AFA. I know the reviews weren't predominant, but a lot of folks here liked the movie. Of course these are the people that don't have a clue what the academies are really like unless they have some sort of connection. Navy was also trying to rebuff everything about it and I don't blame them. The movie left out a lot of important Naval history; academy buildings ( dome chapel) and the script wasn't even approved by the Navy. I am sadden though, that the academy got Skewed and left a discontent type of emotion inside of those who really know what the academies are like</p>
<p>"who cares if it doesnt "truely" portray annapolis"</p>
<p>Most people don't have a clue about the Service Academies---this movie is one reason why.</p>
<p>Theripcurl1969- I vouch for that comment about Annapolis.Kudos.</p>
<p>I went and have returned! Here's my report. Lunch was good. Then I stood in a line to get my popcorn, giant boat float coke. Sat down & a kid of two sat right next to me. I thought, I need to move. Then I realized my feet were stuck to the floor so I played around with my shoes for awhile. When you rock them back & forth, they make a really awesome sound. I decide that I will kill this kid if he screams once. Then the movie started. I gave up on thinking about the quiet kid when the husband started in: Why does Jake, a Plebe, have so much nice hair? Hey! The anchor isn't right on that uniform. Nawwww, they woulda put that guy in remedial if he couldn't pass his Physical Fitness stuff. Would you look at that! He has his cover on inside then takes it off outside. Must want to show all that pretty hair. Why do all these kids look 30? If Jake lives just across the way there, why isn't he in uniform out in public? Seems they are all old enough to drink huh. Well, where are the Calc books in this movie? No one seems to do Calc. It ends. He says, "Well there was no plot but a Plebe got a kiss from a pretty "Senior", don't all Plebes just wish! </p>
<p>So, I guess I really don't need to put my opinion here as he pretty well said it all. I guess to any academy parent worth their salt, its pretty pathetic. To an outsider looking in, they might be wow-ed. You would think that if they were going to portray the difficulties of a young man at USNA, they could atleast do alittle research to portray it correctly. I had no great expectations going in it was a fun afternoon & I was entertained. But then again, I'm very easily entertained.</p>
<p>I'm just hoping the movie does well at the box office and the producers make a fortune. Then it would be a no-brainer to do a sequel/sister movie called "West Point". Maybe they'll get it right the second time when they have better material to work with. :) After that they can move on to CGA, to AFA and to MMA - but they'll be letdowns after "West Point". </p>
<p>Somehow they made Master and Commander with no love interest, in fact, no women whatsoever - certainly wouldn't be hard to do likewise at West Point and thus get official support</p>
<p>just talked with my mid who had fun watching "Annapolis" with her shipmates in ANNAPOLIS! "Fun" is a relative term these days that consist of chemistry exams, stripping wax from floors, running five miles in combat boots when you have a fever of 101 degrees...She was most upset that they didn't show plebes "chopping" in Bancroft Hall! :)</p>
<p>No chance big green, remember USNA is the HOTTEST service academy!!! ;) (Literally and figuratively)</p>
<p>well, NOT literally since they put air conditioning in Bancroft Hall!!! :) I can't judge the other - since I was sitting on the Army side of the Army-Navy game and only saw the Army cheerleaders but you're probably wrong. :)</p>
<p>Jamzmom -- I got a good laugh from your post. My experience was very similar. I came home with an arm full of bruises. Everytime something wasn't just right, I got an elbow to the forearm followed by one of your husband's comments. By the end, I felt like I had been in that boxing ring!?!</p>
<p>LOL beam! I'm glad you could relate. I bet I shushed him a thousand times. The people in front of us probably thought it was the two year old though. The little boy did peel into laughter once when the guy was in the dorm room in his, yep, you guessed it, tighty whities. Which of course I instantly had to cover my mouth to stop from giggling thinking of all the conversations that have occured on this forum on just that very subject.</p>
<p>Don't understand most of your criticisms. I thought the movie had:</p>
<p>Riveting opening scenes -some welding, too</p>
<p>Heavyweight characters -or do I mean overweight</p>
<p>Knockout locations - sometimes just a knockdown</p>
<p>Weighty dialogue - "185", that Snickers sandwich looked appealing)</p>
<p>Suspense- I was completely blindsided when Jake decided to challenge Lt. Cole in the Brigade Championships.</p>
<p>Unbelievable Special Effects - Ali's Navy-issue PT's looked like designer fashion outfits. Also, Jake's sideburns before arriving at academy.</p>
<p>Poignant Social Commentary - Girls just want to have fun (and kiss).</p>
<p>Can't wait til it comes out on DVD. (Shouldn't have to wait very long.)</p>
<p>Spider liked it. If it gets girls to think that the USNA is cool, he's all for it!</p>
<p>Spidermom: "If it gets girls to think that the USNA is cool, he's all for it!"That's what my son thought. And his name is Jake too!</p>
<p>Oh, Oregon Mom he is gonna get alllll kinds of good attention from his female classmates!</p>