Difference between revisions of "Iron Eagle"
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The confrontation with the bullies mirrors an attack on Doug's father - who had been flying in international airspace when shot down, so he could be held hostage. The film doesn't say which country was involved, only that it claimed a "200 mile limit" while the US only recognizes 12. Sounds a lot like [[Libya]]; see [[Gulf of Sidra incident]]. | The confrontation with the bullies mirrors an attack on Doug's father - who had been flying in international airspace when shot down, so he could be held hostage. The film doesn't say which country was involved, only that it claimed a "200 mile limit" while the US only recognizes 12. Sounds a lot like [[Libya]]; see [[Gulf of Sidra incident]]. | ||
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[[Lou Gosset]] applies his "flair for projecting quiet authority" <ref> [http://www.louisgossett.com/] </ref> to his characterization of an airplane mechanic willing to help Doug plan a clandestine rescue mission. | [[Lou Gosset]] applies his "flair for projecting quiet authority" <ref> [http://www.louisgossett.com/] </ref> to his characterization of an airplane mechanic willing to help Doug plan a clandestine rescue mission. | ||
This movie's evil twin is the ultra-liberal "[[Top Gun]]". | This movie's evil twin is the ultra-liberal "[[Top Gun]]". | ||
Revision as of 01:48, October 8, 2007
Iron Eagle (1986) is a movie about a hotshot teen pilot whose father's plane was shot down by 4 MIG's over the Mediterranean Sea.
Doug Masters spent more time on a jet fighter simulator than doing his homework, so his grades were not good enough to get into the Air Force Academy. To avenge a prank against his girlfriend, Doug challenges the town bully to a plane vs. car race through Snake Canyoun - but the bully (and his gang) are cheats.
The confrontation with the bullies mirrors an attack on Doug's father - who had been flying in international airspace when shot down, so he could be held hostage. The film doesn't say which country was involved, only that it claimed a "200 mile limit" while the US only recognizes 12. Sounds a lot like Libya; see Gulf of Sidra incident.
After hearing the bad news about his dad - and the fact that the US is planning no military response, Doug borrows some time on the world's most expensive video game (an F-16 flight simulator vs. MIGs).
Lou Gosset applies his "flair for projecting quiet authority" [1] to his characterization of an airplane mechanic willing to help Doug plan a clandestine rescue mission.
This movie's evil twin is the ultra-liberal "Top Gun".