** Firefox, the film ~
During
the Christmas holidays, in fact since mid December, just about all the
films on TV are kiddish comedies, cartoons, or old movies all with
X'mas themes. I was quite pleased to find this old one by Cline
Eastwood, one of the Dirty Harry westerns. For me it's new for somehow I
had missed it at the time. Though made in 1982, contains a lot of
technologic elements and special effects. I am not usually fan of such
artificial creations but to be fair, it's not exactly over used, not at
the cost of minimizing the rather interesting plot.
The
story: The Soviet Union had achieved constructing a sophisticated war
plane, very much superior to those of the United States. It could reach
astonishing speed, not visible nor detectable by radar, and operated by computer following the thinking of the pilot.
Realizing
their own disadvantage against such powerful opponent, Pentagon sent
out one of their best agents to try to steal it. One
great attraction of the film, for me, is Nigel Hawthone, one of my most
admired British actors. A good story plus competent director and
actors are always the key notes for me to decide whether to see a film
or not bother.
** And Me ~
My
friend who saw the film with me said if only he had such a computer,
that without him lifting a finger, all his thoughts and plans are
carried out at the blink of an eye, all perfectly materialized to
perfection. I, with my 'contrary character' (his words; not exactly
true) would not like that.
In certain things and aspects perhaps, like my desire for a fine meal magically appears on the table the minute I thought about it, or the laundry and ironing done, or the much coveted ticket for the concert in my hands without my having to queue for it ... etc. Things that really matter, to make them happen is the stimulating challenge and fun, and that very special feeling of satisfaction that I myself have achieved it, is priceless.
