A Filmmakers guide Just watched Operation Mincemeat. Having recently read Ben McIntyre's book of Operation Mincemeat.
I hope the filmmakers read all the reviews, which basically say the same thing about ridiculous subplots
If I want to watch a romantic movie, I will follow Bridget Jones. I prefer war movies.
Will filmmakers STOP mixing the two together, it does NOT appeal to a larger audience
Equally, STOP trying to re invent the wheel, first we had the Jerky camera period, which no one liked, now we have the fad for showing the almost ending, then going back to...6 months earlier..etc
The man who never was is a better film because of not including romantic fictional subplots
I suggest filmmakers watch movies from the 1950s to see well crafted film making,
Eg The Cockleshell Heroes or One of our planes is missing, both told in chronological time order.
On another note, if you want a massive box office hit, read The Black Ship, by Dudley Pope. A meticulously researched book about the "Bloodiest" Mutiny in the history of the Royal Navy
But please make sure you observe correct military protocols, you do not salute improperly dressed officers, ie when not wearing their hat !