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The computer parts of Wargames were good, but the military parts were hilariously silly. When that movie came out, I was working in the missile business at the
by CapitalistCartr 5y ago
The computer parts of Wargames were good, but the military parts were hilariously silly. When that movie came out, I was working in the missile business at the time. It was a good popcorn movie, but that's it. The hype of being a serious movie was advertising. The only bit of the military part they did right was the interior of the Launch Control Facility, the room where the two officers turn their keys.
- toomanyrichies 5y agoI just watched this on Youtube [1], and was surprised to see the actors in the scene were John Spencer (from The West Wing) and a (very young) Michael Madsen (Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs). According to Wikipedia, this was Madsen's 2nd role ever. 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-T_uhQ0iE4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-T_uhQ0iE4
- CapitalistCartr 5y agoThe whole bit with the "farmhouse" cover for it is nonsense. The actual facilities were clearly marked, fenced, and heavily guarded, with the usual "Use of deadly force authorized" signs. Every local knew where they were, as did the Soviets. Handling your issue .38 that way would get you a reprimand. And, of course, the military never ran exercises with the real equipment, or without telling the crew.