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jf Community Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:44 pm Post subject: Zorg's ZF-1 |
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Hey there all-
Still cranking away on my scratchbuilt airsoft 2019 (with any luck it'll be done by 2019...) Meanwhile I started wondering about the amazing prop fired by Gary Oldman's Zorg character in 5th Element. For those of you who haven't seen it, because I can't imagine anyone here would forget such a weapon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pxjnl1yuXk
So...does anyone have any info whatsoever on this prop? I mean, the pulserifle was easier to figure out and lots of the ZF-1 is clearly one-off, but there seems to be an smg in there somewhere...Wild speculation welcome, but if any of you has and particular knowledge I'd love to hear it.
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jf Community Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks! Nobody I could find over there is super clear on the ZF-1 deconstruction, although Matt Munson appears to be the guy to go to, so everyone and their lama is haranguing him for info. In the meantime, I was more inspired to replicate the z140, used by the hilarious mugger in one of the early scenes. A couple of airsoft AK-47's, the gaiter from a desk chair, a bit of plexiglass for the "sight", and some spiky things on a big old tube of abs and I think I'm there:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OADJl-CVDo0&feature=related
what can I say, I have too much time on my hands...in my mind.....
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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GIMME DA CASH...!!! _________________
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SKIN JOB 66 Community Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: |
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Nexus6 wrote: | GIMME DA CASH...!!! |
The actor who portrays this crazy guy is Mathieu Kassovitz, the director of the upcoming Vin Diesel's movie BABYLON A.D.
(BTW, although I'm french, I don't like the 5th Element, I hate Luc Besson's movies... oh, and I don't like Vin Diesel neither !)
_________________ THE FUTURE IS A THING OF THE PAST |
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jf Community Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Skinjob-
I was unfamiliar with Kassovitz other than this jumpy robber. Looks like that
Babylon pic might be worth watching on a plane or Netflix...
Did you ever see "Le Dernier Combat?" I know you're not a Besson fan, but I stumbled across it long ago and I always bring it up in Besson conversations. It's practically a student film, but very unique, and worth a rental at least.
Also, while scanning his name on imdb I noticed he executive produced Ong Bak, so he can't be all bad.....
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SKIN JOB 66 Community Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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jf wrote: |
Did you ever see "Le Dernier Combat?" I know you're not a Besson fan, but I stumbled across it long ago and I always bring it up in Besson conversations. It's practically a student film, but very unique, and worth a rental at least.
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I agree jf, this one is really good... but do you know why ?
Because, although he wasn't credited for it, this movie was co-directed (and the script co-written) by its leading actor, Pierre Jolivet, who later became a well respected director in France. He's famous for his intelligent and sensitive movies... all the contrary of the very selfish and vulgar Mister Besson...
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I had no idea. I'll see if I can find any of his pictures in the Netflix; thanks again! |
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SKIN JOB 66 Community Member
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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jf wrote: | I had no idea. I'll see if I can find any of his pictures in the Netflix; thanks again! |
You're welcome !
Well, try "The warrior's brother" (le Frère du Guerrier), it's a movie set in 11th century France... it looks a little like a "medieval western" ("Unforgiven" style), it's not perfect but I like it a lot ! _________________ THE FUTURE IS A THING OF THE PAST |
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