The real pappion

Luvsmyfam · ‎11-26-2019

so I saw a cable listing for pappion,one of my favorite movies.just so happens this is a newer version.dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen were so awesome in this movie.big disappointment tonight

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I assume this is a reference to 'Papillon'.

This is one of my favorite movies of all time, as well. I didn't even know there was a re-do of it. Thanks for the review. I think I will go ahead and avoid it. The original was brilliant and it's hard to imagine anything else coming along that is even close.

Luvsmyfam · ‎11-26-2019

sorry for missing spelling.we also have the book at my library.my dad just finished it.also loved cool hand luke,Luke,with Paul newman

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

Back when I still worked I met a guy who worked for Steve McQueen. The next time he came in he brought me an autographed photo of Steve from when he was in Papillon. So cool!!

Papillon means butterfly in French. I kind of wish I spoke French. A lot of the crossword puzzles I do have French words. I guess I'm slowly learning it. I only spoke Spanish and German, so it's nice to learn new.

I didn't realize there was a book. I bet that's really good, too.

Funny how two of my all-time fav movies are prison movies - this one and Shawshank Redemption. That is another brilliant piece. Back when I first saw it I didn't even know it was a Stephen King story.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

I really enjoyed the original Papillon with Steve McQueen. About seven years ago I visited the prison on Devils Island ( really brought the movie to life).

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@chickenbutt Shawshank is one of my top ten favorite movies!! Late DH and I watched it on cable and I watch it everytime it comes on.

I actually shocked my DH when I cheered at the point where Hadley and another guard beat up the prisoner who led the assault on Andy. DH said he was glad we didn't see it in a theater cuz he would have been embarrassed at my cheering!

As to Papillion, I NEVER watch remakes. I did once and it stunk.

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

Yes, I saw this newer version and I give it a high rating. The actors were great , It's hard to imagine people being so cruel . Glade they gave more info at the end abt the real " Papillion " Henri Charrière as portrayed in the 2017 film by actor Charlie Hunnam.

Luvsmyfam · ‎11-26-2019

oh ya,i forgot about shawshank.yes,that was another great film.remember green mile?tom hanks

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
oh ya,i forgot about shawshank.yes,that was another great film.remember green mile?tom hanks

You know, I've yet to see The Green Mile in its entirety. I've come across it numerous times and seen short bits and I keep forgetting to seek it out and watch the whole thing. Yeah, Tom Hanks is awesome so I could watch him in anything. The other lead - the gentleman in prison whose name eludes me in this moment - he's also great. Well, IIRC, the gentleman is gone now but I really liked him.