My biggest question of this film relates to the portrayal of the Naval Air Sailors at Lakehurst. Was it intentional to depict them as flat out incompetent. When the airship was prepping to land they dump streams of liquid (sewage, leftovers, water?) all over scrambling crew in disbelief, to imply they should have dodged a known protocol. Also, in trying to collect the tie down lines they behave in the manner of Keystone Cops, running in circles bumping into another. More running away from accident victims than helping. I never saw a hint of a 1937 era Firetruck or extinguisher. One would assume military style preparation landing a HUGE HELIUM filled balloon! The US was already chastised for such mismanagement in the film script. Hence, one assumed there were lessons learned with the increased inherent dangers closely after a LIGTHNING storm.
I found the greatly muffled dialogue in the baggage compartment to be in need of captions. This was supposed to be a very quiet ride, why would they replicate excessive noise. No one appeared to have difficulty hearing one another, why should we? I found the real footage of the disaster immensely compelling knowing how many survived this horrific incident. Limited exploration of organized, competent personnel responsible for this outcome, a loss for the humanity aspect.
I had difficulty comprehending the cartoonish bomb detonation scene. With other very complicated visuals, ship interior shots, editing of real vs model interplay, etc., why would the director resort to such a cheesy option. Who was the flayed man consuming the entire screen followed by an arbitrary stationary head shown with no expression? Very distracting when you expect to see a more life like replica of the most climactic event in the film.
Overall, I did appreciate the commentary of the 1937 political climate of Nazi Germany. I was unaware there were concentration camps so early as well as the negative treatment of passengers by Gestapo i.e. interference with passports, luggage, inspections, and overall paranoia. This postulates a process of how the TSA could transition, if not close enough.
The young deaf girl and the accompanying nuns evoked the most emotion requiring separation of mother and daughter to prevent 'classification' in her own country. Many elements of this film were intriguing, and the plot fairly believable save for one line. Hitler claiming this was an Act of God! Shocked to hear him give credit to an Almighty Being.
Recommend for Zeppelin design, Hindenburg actual footage, and the memorable recording of "Oh the Humanity!"
I found the greatly muffled dialogue in the baggage compartment to be in need of captions. This was supposed to be a very quiet ride, why would they replicate excessive noise. No one appeared to have difficulty hearing one another, why should we? I found the real footage of the disaster immensely compelling knowing how many survived this horrific incident. Limited exploration of organized, competent personnel responsible for this outcome, a loss for the humanity aspect.
I had difficulty comprehending the cartoonish bomb detonation scene. With other very complicated visuals, ship interior shots, editing of real vs model interplay, etc., why would the director resort to such a cheesy option. Who was the flayed man consuming the entire screen followed by an arbitrary stationary head shown with no expression? Very distracting when you expect to see a more life like replica of the most climactic event in the film.
Overall, I did appreciate the commentary of the 1937 political climate of Nazi Germany. I was unaware there were concentration camps so early as well as the negative treatment of passengers by Gestapo i.e. interference with passports, luggage, inspections, and overall paranoia. This postulates a process of how the TSA could transition, if not close enough.
The young deaf girl and the accompanying nuns evoked the most emotion requiring separation of mother and daughter to prevent 'classification' in her own country. Many elements of this film were intriguing, and the plot fairly believable save for one line. Hitler claiming this was an Act of God! Shocked to hear him give credit to an Almighty Being.
Recommend for Zeppelin design, Hindenburg actual footage, and the memorable recording of "Oh the Humanity!"