Movies and TV Green Zone film with Matt Damon - Page 5

Oregon chief · 02-18-2010, 04:36 PM

Ok so here is the story. Back in 2003 I was in Iraq as part of a small team doing the search for chemical weapons. As you can imagine it was a pretty crazy time and we were all convinced that we would find stockpiles of WMD and get our picture taken and make the news blah blah blah. Obviously that didn't happen. During our search we discovered the intelligence was very bad (very bad intelligence) so we began conducting our own investigation...in a way. It was a very crazy time as you can imagine and my boss, Monty Gonzales, Chief Warrant Officer, was the man searching for the truth.

Anyway 4 years after I got back from Iraq and out of the Military I receive a call from a producer making a film based on those events. They asked me to be an advisor and basically play myself in the film. We filmed in 2008 and the movie is due out March 12. As you can imagine that was a crazy fun experience. Since this is my first Thread I don't know how to imbed video so I will just add some links to a CBS interview that has me in it and the movie trailer.

I would really be interested in peoples take on the subject matter and the film itself. I have been on Chiefs Planet for years and I find that there is a solid mix of good points and good humor.

CBS Interview
http://www.imdb.com/video/cbs/vi2081292313/

Movie Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkTpAYrLcOo

Duck Dog · 02-19-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Oregon chief

Now thats funny

I'm glad you have sense of humor.

Duck Dog · 02-19-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

I like a few Eastwood movies and all, but I think Damon might actually be a little more "hot" right now.

uh, nevermind.

Consistent1 · 02-19-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

uh, nevermind.

Haha. Maybe I took your statement a little wrong there to start. Might have to check this movie out after this thread, but war movies generally ain't my thing.

Great Expectations · 02-19-2010, 02:13 PM

If you are a Ken Follett fan you should check out Lie Down With Lions. It is about the Russian invasion of Afghanistan.

Ebolapox · 02-19-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Wow, that's awesome. I'll definitely check this movie out.

And is there any chance you could send me a signed 8x10 photo?

lay off there, he's no christian okoye.

DeepPurple · 02-19-2010, 04:17 PM

Oregon Chief, I'm sure you've seen 'Hurt Locker' by now, what's your take on that. I thought it was great. I was in the Army but that was a long time ago, got out 38 years ago to be exact. So I have no knowledge of the current situation.

Over on the movie site IMDB, some Iraq vet has camped out on the Hurt Locker message board and wants to let everyone in the world know that HL is a terrible film. That it's not worthy of an Academy Award nomination or much less even viewing. I don't know if you want to get into that conversation, his latest thread is 17 pages called "Not enjoyable movie for military folks".

Oregon chief · 02-19-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

Oregon Chief, I'm sure you've seen 'Hurt Locker' by now, what's your take on that. I thought it was great. I was in the Army but that was a long time ago, got out 38 years ago to be exact. So I have no knowledge of the current situation.

Over on the movie site IMDB, some Iraq vet has camped out on the Hurt Locker message board and wants to let everyone in the world know that HL is a terrible film. That it's not worthy of an Academy Award nomination or much less even viewing. I don't know if you want to get into that conversation, his latest thread is 17 pages called "Not enjoyable movie for military folks".

Believe it or not I have not seen it. I really want to though because I have heard good things. HL deals with guys that are EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) and we had some with us on our team. They were a great bunch of guys (and girls) that had a really tough job.

I had some friends that were vets and they went to see it and told me that it was a great film. It obviously had its Hollywood moments but overall realistic and entertaining which is a tuff combo.

Oregon chief · 02-19-2010, 04:31 PM

I have a picutre of Matt and I hanging out at the humvee. I'll try to attach it but I am pretty novice with this stuff.

KCbroncoHATER · 02-19-2010, 04:36 PM

I enjoyed the Hurt Locker, it was a blast.

So Brian, what is your over all take on working on a movie set? Good food? Any nice eye candy to watch? Was it all business all the time or did they party some?

Do you think Matt would piss his pants if someone shot at him?

Haha.

Oregon chief · 02-19-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KCbroncoHATER

I enjoyed the Hurt Locker, it was a blast.

So Brian, what is your over all take on working on a movie set? Good food? Any nice eye candy to watch? Was it all business all the time or did they party some?

Do you think Matt would piss his pants if someone shot at him?

Haha.

Party was a big part of it. The acting and advising really didn't require huge effort except for the scenes of running around and stuff like that.

As for eye candy there is not much of that in Iraq so there really was not much on the film either....that said we made do

Deberg_1990 · 02-19-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

Oregon Chief, I'm sure you've seen 'Hurt Locker' by now, what's your take on that. I thought it was great.

I loved Hurt Locker. The only fault i had with it was:

Spoiler!

KCbroncoHATER · 02-19-2010, 05:44 PM

You shot the film here in the USA right?

There must have been some cute little Hollywood types hanging around.

DeepPurple · 02-19-2010, 06:39 PM

I can't remember the title offhand, but Matt Damon made a war movie about 1996 before he was famous. I believe he played a helicopter crewman and a female pilot was killed, I believe Meg Ryan, and Denzel Washington lead an investigation. It was a good film, but what I remember most was reading an article where Matt Damon said he had lost 40 pounds to play the role and then became very sick. He had some health issues and it rolled over into his next role, Good Will Hunting. This is all from memory, but maybe he mentioned it to you, or you might want to check out that film as well.

Deberg_1990 · 02-19-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

I can't remember the title offhand, but Matt Damon made a war movie about 1996 before he was famous. I believe he played a helicopter crewman and a female pilot was killed, I believe Meg Ryan, and Denzel Washington lead an investigation. It was a good film, but what I remember most was reading an article where Matt Damon said he had lost 40 pounds to play the role and then became very sick. He had some health issues and it rolled over into his next role, Good Will Hunting. This is all from memory, but maybe he mentioned it to you, or you might want to check out that film as well.

Courage Under Fire. Good flick.

Damon made a few good movies in the early 90's before he got really big.

Geronimo
Rainmaker
School Ties
Plus the above mentioned flick.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 02-19-2010, 07:18 PM

Hey OC did you happen to know a Master Sergeant Nebeker ?

02-18-2010, 04:36 PM
Oregon chief Sideline Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $9852131	Green Zone film with Matt Damon Ok so here is the story. Back in 2003 I was in Iraq as part of a small team doing the search for chemical weapons. As you can imagine it was a pretty crazy time and we were all convinced that we would find stockpiles of WMD and get our picture taken and make the news blah blah blah. Obviously that didn't happen. During our search we discovered the intelligence was very bad (very bad intelligence) so we began conducting our own investigation...in a way. It was a very crazy time as you can imagine and my boss, Monty Gonzales, Chief Warrant Officer, was the man searching for the truth. Anyway 4 years after I got back from Iraq and out of the Military I receive a call from a producer making a film based on those events. They asked me to be an advisor and basically play myself in the film. We filmed in 2008 and the movie is due out March 12. As you can imagine that was a crazy fun experience. Since this is my first Thread I don't know how to imbed video so I will just add some links to a CBS interview that has me in it and the movie trailer. I would really be interested in peoples take on the subject matter and the film itself. I have been on Chiefs Planet for years and I find that there is a solid mix of good points and good humor. CBS Interview http://www.imdb.com/video/cbs/vi2081292313/ Movie Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkTpAYrLcOo
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02-19-2010, 02:13 PM	#64
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02-19-2010, 04:17 PM	#66
DeepPurple I could of gone pro Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Casino cash: $10005676	Oregon Chief, I'm sure you've seen 'Hurt Locker' by now, what's your take on that. I thought it was great. I was in the Army but that was a long time ago, got out 38 years ago to be exact. So I have no knowledge of the current situation. Over on the movie site IMDB, some Iraq vet has camped out on the Hurt Locker message board and wants to let everyone in the world know that HL is a terrible film. That it's not worthy of an Academy Award nomination or much less even viewing. I don't know if you want to get into that conversation, his latest thread is 17 pages called "Not enjoyable movie for military folks".
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02-19-2010, 04:31 PM	#68
Oregon chief Sideline Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $9852131	I have a picutre of Matt and I hanging out at the humvee. I'll try to attach it but I am pretty novice with this stuff. Attached Thumbnails
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02-19-2010, 04:36 PM	#69
KCbroncoHATER KCBH Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, Missiouri Casino cash: $9984900	I enjoyed the Hurt Locker, it was a blast. So Brian, what is your over all take on working on a movie set? Good food? Any nice eye candy to watch? Was it all business all the time or did they party some? Do you think Matt would piss his pants if someone shot at him? Haha.
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02-19-2010, 05:44 PM	#72
KCbroncoHATER KCBH Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, Missiouri Casino cash: $9984900	You shot the film here in the USA right? There must have been some cute little Hollywood types hanging around.
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02-19-2010, 06:39 PM	#73
DeepPurple I could of gone pro Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Casino cash: $10005676	I can't remember the title offhand, but Matt Damon made a war movie about 1996 before he was famous. I believe he played a helicopter crewman and a female pilot was killed, I believe Meg Ryan, and Denzel Washington lead an investigation. It was a good film, but what I remember most was reading an article where Matt Damon said he had lost 40 pounds to play the role and then became very sick. He had some health issues and it rolled over into his next role, Good Will Hunting. This is all from memory, but maybe he mentioned it to you, or you might want to check out that film as well.
Posts: 1,340

02-19-2010, 07:18 PM	#75
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1449523	Hey OC did you happen to know a Master Sergeant Nebeker ?
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