The most expensive drama of the year is here.
The actual production cost is near$300 million(John 21.)500 million RMB).
On average, RMB 200 million+ is burned per episode.
Earlier it was rumored that it was produced by Xiaohuangtai HBO, but it was abandoned because it was too expensive.
In the end, Apple TV+ took over.
From preparation to production, it took four years.
Just a few days ago, this drama was officially launched.
Two episodes are scored, Douban 84。
It has to be said that the money was well spent, and the wait was not in vain.
Today, Uncle Yu will talk about it-
"Heroes of Air Combat".
masters of the air
This show has two behind-the-scenes bosses-
Steven Spielberg, andTom Hanks
From the beginning of the century, the two set out to create a trilogy of American dramas with the theme of World War II.
came out one after another"Band of Brothers"., and"Pacific War"., are well-known classics.
And this "Heroes of Air Combat" is the third part of the World War II trilogy.
As the finale of the entire series, the show is extremely ambitious.
The cost is expensive, and the team is strong.
The director of the first three episodes, isKerry Fukunaga
has filmed high-scoring dramas such as the first season of "True Detective".
Looking at the cast again, it can be called the hope star of the new generation of Hollywood.
Austin Butler won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor last year for "Elvis".
Callum Turner is the intimate big brother of the "Fantastic Beasts" series.
Barry Keorn, who has a great performance in "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "Sutburn".
and the eldest son of the famous movie star Jude Law, Ralph Lowe.
Almost all of them have the best appearance, which can be calledMen's Sex of the Year
With such a lineup as the foundation, the performance of the first two episodes is really good.
First of all,Banknote capacityIt's satisfying.
With the Air Force as the protagonist, the air combat footage is naturally the highlight.
The restored World War II bomber alone shows the fineness of the production.
From the exterior model to the interior dashboard, it is full of retro craftsmanship.
When the hordes of bombers soar into the sky, the scene is even more spectacular.
Sometimes calm and peaceful, sometimes faintly uneasy.
The sudden battle caught people off guard.
The shelling from the ground caused dense black smoke to spread in the sky.
The originally bright and brilliant sky suddenly became gloomy and terrifying.
When the shelling stopped, enemy fighters entered the battle.
Compared to the huge bombers, the fighters are more dexterous.
Not only is it difficult to catch, but it also carries a rain of bullets.
The bomber's counterattack relied on the machine gunners on board.
Of course, these shooters also take great risks.
The battlefield changes rapidly, and the fate of the characters is unpredictable.
The air combat in "Heroes of Air Combat" contributes more than just amazing visual effects spectacle.
The realistic display of the cruelty of war constantly impacts the nerves of the audience.
When the enemy aircraft goes around the front or to the side, it strafes the cockpit.
The bullet penetrated the glass, instantly leaving the pilot in the cabin unrecognizable.
The fuselage was shot, causing a misfire.
The flames spread rapidly, detonating the entire aircraft.
The burning fuselage fell rapidly, and the fierce shouts gradually dissipated into the air.
In addition to these, there are many such battle details in the play.
There was a night raid that left a deep impression on me.
In the distance, the light of fire and the sound of ** in the sky came one after another.
There is no clear target in sight, but it is far more terrifying than the scene seen during the day.
Whether it's the details of the aircraft, or the course of the battle.
The texture of "Air Combat Heroes" can be regarded as the best in American dramas.
The banknote ability can be said to be smashed.
In terms of plot, this drama has also not collapsed.
Heroes of Air Combat is based on Donald L. Miller's name**.
The protagonist regiment is the 100th Heavy Bomber Group of the U.S. Army stationed in the United Kingdom during World War II.
People send nicknamesBloody 100
And the origin of this name, mainly because of this teamThe sacrifice rate is extremely high
According to statistics, the Bloody 100 flew more than 300 missions and lost 229 aircraft.
Such a tragic experience can't help but make people sigh.
It also makes the story and characters of this play have a strong tragic color.
As for why such a high sacrifice, this play also gives an explanation through the mouths of the characters.
Based on the experience of World War I, the US military believed in the views of the Italian military strategist Du Hei.
It was believed that the war could be quickly ended only by directly attacking the enemy's industry through the air force.
So send bombers to fly directly over enemy territory, drop bombs, and leave.
Unlike the British, who chose to attack indiscriminately at night, the U.S. military's top brass was obsessed with a precise and effective bombing strategy.
They boldly decided to be inDaytime bombingto achieve precision bombing of local targets.
But at the same time, the enemy can see itself clearly.
At that time, the US military still believed in the theory that "fighter planes are useless."
All bombers,None of them were escorted by fighter jets.
Because the top brass believed that bombers were not easy to observe because they flew high.
When it was discovered, it was basically above the target, and it was easy to walk away by dropping the bomb.
However, they did not take into account the fact that this theory was outdated.
Because during World War II there were already radars that had not yet appeared during the First World War.
In order to ensure the accuracy of the throw, the top brass of the Air Force also orderedAircraft are forbidden to use tactical evasions
And only the pilot aircraft was equipped with a scope, and the rest of the aircraft followed the pilot to drop bombs.
Later, the superiors even asked for itThe bomber flew at low altitude throughout the flight
Supporting this aggressive strategy is the US military's high confidence in its own air force equipment.
In the play, the B-100 bomber piloted by the Bloody 17 Bombing Group hasFlying Fortresscalled.
Among the bombers of the same period, its performance was so strong that it was almost **.
There are 4 engines, and only one can fly.
12 machine guns for all-round protection.
The fuselage is sturdy and huge, capable of throwing more explosives.
And it has a Norton scope with an altitude of 10,000 meters and an error of only a few meters.
Such a strong leadership in equipment gave the superiors the confidence to stick to that bombing strategy.
The top and bottom are the B-17 bomber in the play and in reality
Of course, aggressive tactics must also come at a terrible price.
It's like the bombing brigade going on its first mission after arriving in the UK.
Without blowing up any targets, three aircraft were lost.
According to statistics, on such bombersThe rate of casualties is as high as 25%.
The year before the story in the play (1942), the pilot who joined the army was already thereLosses of nearly 73%.
This battle was too tragic.
War is no joke.
Such a cruel concept is inherited from two previous works.
2001"Band of Brothers"., allowing many people to see the ceiling of war dramas.
The scale of the blockbuster-like production shocked countless mainland audiences at the time.
Complex and chaotic wars, unpredictable life and death ......
It is not only the restoration of the real war that moves people, but also the flesh-and-blood soldiers.
And then to 2010"Pacific War".
He put more ink on the shaping of characters and emotions.
Especially the thinking about human nature and war at the end, which brought the whole drama to a higher level.
As the finale of the World War II trilogy, "Heroes of Air Combat" is in the same vein at core.
Narratively, it is still usedRealistic war and psychological portrayalfor the center of gravity.
Just like in the first two episodes, in addition to the scenes on the battlefield, there are many activities in the barracks.
A group of seemingly breezy American soldiers became more and more dignified in each mission.
Some people first came with confidence.
But when I returned from the first mission, my mentality changed drastically.
This situation was completely different from what he expected, and experiencing war could quickly fade his illusions about war.
There are also those who believe in the instructions of their superiors.
Because of the strategy of daytime bombing, there was a conflict with the British army.
It has always boasted that the US military has a high hit rate and great damage, but it avoids talking about the sacrifice rate.
In the end, the solution to the conflict was that the two boxed to win or lose.
It wasn't until a night air raid siren that everyone was shaken in their minds.
Only the light of the fire in the sky can be seen in the distance, and it is difficult to catch the figure of the enemy bomber with the eyes alone.
But even so, as a soldier, he can only obey orders and continue to carry out the original strategy.
In other words,I can only watch my teammates and myself die.
There are not many spoilers for the follow-up plot Uncle Yu, which can only be said to be very unexpected and tragic.
In recent years, American dramas have rarely filmed World War II themes.
Maybe it's because the current audience no longer likes to watch such old-fashioned stories.
But for the older generation of drama fans, the shock brought by the epic drama "Band of Brothers" at that time is still an irreplaceable memory.
Therefore, as its spiritual sequel, "Air Combat Heroes" did make Uncle Yu feel a little excited.
Whether it is the visual effects or the plot characters, they are handled very carefully.
What I like most about this series is the brutal and realistic depiction of war, as well as the deep excavation of human nature.
Undoubtedly, such a work can truly afford the title of "The First Bomb of the Year."