Isamu Atreides 86 Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 And for a guy whose Lego Gunstar would have absolutely destroyed the ones I made, look here. mad skillz. that thing is sweet. Quote
areaseven Posted December 10, 2003 Author Posted December 10, 2003 Did they ever make an arcade game of this movie like the one they showed in the film to recruit fighters all over the universe? They didn't. A 3D-based game like that was way too advanced for the time. Games released during 1984 were either vector graphics (Star Wars), 2D sprites (TRON) or LD-based with no game graphics (Dragon's Lair). Universal still has the mock-up unit in one of their backlots, though. Quote
F-ZeroOne Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 Did they ever make an arcade game of this movie like the one they showed in the film to recruit fighters all over the universe? They didn't. A 3D-based game like that was way too advanced for the time. Games released during 1984 were either vector graphics (Star Wars), 2D sprites (TRON) or LD-based with no game graphics (Dragon's Lair). Universal still has the mock-up unit in one of their backlots, though. Actually... Atari had a crack at it, but it never got beyond uncompleted prototype form: http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter...r=&game_id=8394 and Atari were also not beyond 3D graphics in 1983: http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter...r=&game_id=8172 Quote
gerwalk25 Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 That was a most excellent review A7. This goes on my list as one of the best Sci-Fi films ever, it made me want to be a Starfighter when I was young . I thought their was no DVD release until I found it at Tower Records this summer (and Scarface). I just hope their will be a 20th anniversary edition in a few years. ~G25 Quote
Mr March Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 I wouldn't buy this film on DVD, but I admit it did totally immerse my imagination as a child. The CG effects were lots of fun and I remember the work fondly. I still appreciate that early CG stuff, even if today, the movie isn't to my liking as an adult. Yes it is true, the meat once enjoyed in one's youth, a man can not endure in his old age LOL That one could be used in sooooo many ways... *evil grin* Quote
GobotFool Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 That was a most excellent review A7. This goes on my list as one of the best Sci-Fi films ever, it made me want to be a Starfighter when I was young .I thought their was no DVD release until I found it at Tower Records this summer (and Scarface). I just hope their will be a 20th anniversary edition in a few years. ~G25 A 20th anniversary DVD would be very nice. that would be some time next year. While this movie has a strong cult following, I am not sure it is big enough for the film studio to feel they can make a profit off of a 20th anniversary special edition. Tron and Blackhole received the 20th anniversary treatment though, so I guess anything is possible. Quote
gnollman Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 One thing I was never compleatly clear on, was Alex the actual pilot, or was he just the gunner?Who here would buy a last starfighter game? With all this 80's revival stuff going on, really the idea isn't so far fetched. Alex was the gunner, and Grig was the pilot... until they got into combat. At that point, Alex' controls could override Grig's console.... as far as I recall, at least. But yeah, I'd buy a Last Starfighter game... sure as hell. Provided it didn't suck, that is... no amount of nostalgia can overcome game-suck.... Quote
CaptRico Posted December 16, 2003 Posted December 16, 2003 I love this movie! It ROCKS!^^ I also use to play the NES game - it wasn't as good since the GunStar looked like an X-Wing when it turns around. Quote
Star Dragon Posted December 17, 2003 Posted December 17, 2003 (edited) Like it or not it's better than nothing! Here's the gunstar I tried to convert for FS2... BTW my version of Death Blossom fires 125 Photon torpedos, guess I can change them to Tri-Colbalts if some REALLY pisses me off! http://photo.starblvd.net/Star_Dragon/2-5-...&pg=1&ro=4&co=1 My death blossom Now if only I could find someone to do teh Kodan ships and the Starfighter base MAYbe we could ge t a real mod going? Edited December 17, 2003 by Star Dragon Quote
JB0 Posted December 18, 2003 Posted December 18, 2003 Man I loved that movie as a kid. Haven't seen it in ages. Quote
areaseven Posted March 22, 2015 Author Posted March 22, 2015 Back from the dead! You're welcome. Quote
renegadeleader1 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 It was never dead, just fighting evil in another dimension! Quote
areaseven Posted March 23, 2015 Author Posted March 23, 2015 It appears that this film is remake-proof. Quote
Duke Togo Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 It was never dead, just fighting evil in another dimension! IN ANOTHER DIMENSION?! Quote
areaseven Posted March 23, 2015 Author Posted March 23, 2015 Here's a comprehensive fan review of the film. Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I'm eagerly waiting for this ship to appear in Star Citizen, since I think it might be the first engine to actually support the full blown pilot/gunner setup for multiplayer. Might even work with the crew boarding routine. Quote
frothymug Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Every time they make a film based on my favorite childhood memories, a small part of me dies. Please, for the love of God... PLEASE do not do a remake of this movie. If you maybe want to do a sequel, I might be open to that idea... If it ain't broke, DON'T FIX IT! Quote
Duke Togo Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Spielberg and Gary Whitta have both tried to get the rights for a remake and failed. Quote
Hikuro Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 hah, the one movie with some of the earliest CGI effects ever existed and not a single person in hollywood can touch it to F it up. Genius, pure genius. Quote
JB0 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Spielberg and Gary Whitta have both tried to get the rights for a remake and failed.And Seth Rogan! I find it interesting that the writer retained the rights. That doesn't sound like Hollywood's usual style. Quote
Dobber Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I absolutely ADORE this movie. I will admit, I would like to see this movie with updated effects. Though some of the shots of the Gunstar still hold up today IMO. watching one of the special feature docu's on the BluRay, they stated that they originally wanted to show maneuvering thrusters firing ect, but due to the lack of time available they had to tone done most of the shots. A few, though, still look gorgeous....particularly the shot of the Gunstar when the death blossom panels are closing after it's Attack. That looks perfect. The Gunstar is also one of my favorite sci-fi fighters of all time. Chris Quote
peter Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 That's gotta be a record of some sort, 12 year old necropost, haha! Gonna have to go home and watch it now. Quote
Keith Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) The Last Starfighter, Bladerunner, Tron, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Time Bandits, Flight of the Navigator, & The Black Hole are all still some of my favorite Sci-Fi movies. I also reccomend watching The Music Man before Starfighter, works surprisingly well as a pretend prequel Edited March 23, 2015 by Keith Quote
Kelsain Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 I knew I liked you, Keith. Agree on all points, especially The Music Man. Quote
JB0 Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 I also reccomend watching The Music Man before Starfighter, works surprisingly well as a pretend prequel Intentionally. Centauri was rewritten after they got Robert Preston to make it more like his role in Music Man. Quote
peter Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 The Last Starfighter, Bladerunner, Tron, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Time Bandits, Flight of the Navigator, & The Black Hole are all still some of my favorite Sci-Fi movies. I also reccomend watching The Music Man before Starfighter, works surprisingly well as a pretend prequel What about Howard the Duck? Quote
Knight26 Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 I must introduce my boys to this movie, time to dust off the DVD. Quote
Dobber Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Lol, I keep watching that fan trailer....man I love this movie and that fan trailer I thin ink does the movie justice without giving everything away the way many trailers do these days. Chris Quote
Keith Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 What about Howard the Duck? Young Lea Thompson in Panties! Quote
Dobber Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 So can you guys name the 2 Trek alumni that are in The Last Starfighter? Chris Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 So can you guys name the 2 Trek alumni that are in The Last Starfighter? Chris didn't know there was trek alum in the movie... interesting to know. Quote
Dobber Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Admitidly, one you never see one of them except from behind, but he is still listed in the credits. The other you do get a good look at though. Will Wheton (Wesley Crusher) is the first. He is billed as Luis's Friend. He is one of the kids you see running around at the beginning...the tall one in the numbered shirt I believe. The other is Mark Alimo (Gul Dukat) he is the Alien assassin, before the disguise is removed by the Starfighter game. Edited March 24, 2015 by Dobber Quote
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