Memphis Belle
starring: Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, D.B. Sweeney, Billy Zane
directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
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The brave young men of the b-17 flying fortress named the memphis belle have just one more mission to fly over nazi occupied europe and they will be on their way home to a heros welcome. But this 25th mission will also be their most dangerous bombing target: bremen.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 02/08/2005Starring: Matthew Modine Eric StoltzRun time: 107 minutesRating: Pg13Director: Michael Caton-jones
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If you've never seen an aviation movie before in your entire life, you'll be blissfully ignorant of the fact that Memphis Belle shamelessly (and yet gloriously) incorporates just about every cliché in the flight-movie handbook. If you're a big fan of aviation movies--especially movies about World War II bomber crews--you'll be glad that the genre's clichés have been handled with such professional flair. As it follows the crew of a B-17 bomber on its final and most dangerous mission over Germany, Memphis Belle may be little more than a slick and highly authentic presentation of familiar thrills and characters, but it's a rousing piece of entertainment. Featuring an ensemble cast of fresh faces who've since enjoyed thriving careers (including Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Eric Stoltz, D.B. Sweeney, and Harry Connick Jr.), the movie exists as a fitting tribute to the men who fought and often died in the air over hostile territory. It's the Hollywood version of a 1944 wartime documentary made by legendary director William Wyler (whose daughter served as one of this film's producers), and as such it's a bit contrived and melodramatic. And yet, this exciting movie is almost certain to grab and hold your attention, offering an honorable reminder of the bravery and integrity that were crucial ingredients of any bomber's crew. --Jeff Shannon
The brave young men of the b-17 flying fortress named the memphis belle have just one more mission to fly over nazi occupied europe and they will be on their way home to a heros welcome. But this 25th mission will also be their most dangerous bombing target: bremen.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 02/08/2005Starring: Matthew Modine Eric StoltzRun time: 107 minutesRating: Pg13Director: Michael Caton-jones
Amazon.com:
If you've never seen an aviation movie before in your entire life, you'll be blissfully ignorant of the fact that Memphis Belle shamelessly (and yet gloriously) incorporates just about every cliché in the flight-movie handbook. If you're a big fan of aviation movies--especially movies about World War II bomber crews--you'll be glad that the genre's clichés have been handled with such professional flair. As it follows the crew of a B-17 bomber on its final and most dangerous mission over Germany, Memphis Belle may be little more than a slick and highly authentic presentation of familiar thrills and characters, but it's a rousing piece of entertainment. Featuring an ensemble cast of fresh faces who've since enjoyed thriving careers (including Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Eric Stoltz, D.B. Sweeney, and Harry Connick Jr.), the movie exists as a fitting tribute to the men who fought and often died in the air over hostile territory. It's the Hollywood version of a 1944 wartime documentary made by legendary director William Wyler (whose daughter served as one of this film's producers), and as such it's a bit contrived and melodramatic. And yet, this exciting movie is almost certain to grab and hold your attention, offering an honorable reminder of the bravery and integrity that were crucial ingredients of any bomber's crew. --Jeff Shannon
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- Their Last Mission
In the summer of 1943 the Allied Air Force bombers attacked Germany, the US by day, the British by night. This is the story of a bomber crew created for the 1990s. [You can compare it to "Command Decision".] Was daylight bombing the only way to win the war? Some say this bombing delayed a cross-channel invasion in 1943 and an earlier end to the war. The last B-17 to land explodes for a dramatic effect. Bombers dropped surplus bomb in the Channel before they landed. That idea of a chain of restaurants ... Read More
Rating: - Average war flick
Mild Spoilers Follow
This is not a dreadful movie, but it is pretty average. What makes it interesting are the aerial sequences, and the flying B17 bombers, several of them real planes which are credited at the end of the film. Watching (and hearing) them fly is fascinating, and you do get a real idea from the film of what it was like inside one of those beasts. If you are interested in this sort of thing, then the movie is worth watching at least once for this alone.
Otherwise...I'm ... Read More
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- The Memphis Belle
GREAT!I love this movie and now I can love it forever!Thanks!
Rating: - Memphis Belle
Great movie. Great storyline.Awesome cast.Gave a pretty clear understanding of the mindset of bomber pilots and crews during the bombing of Germany during WWII.I would recommend this to most everyone.Kids will enjoy this as well.
Rating: - Memphis Belle DVD
This is an xmas gift for my husband. The DVD arrive when I was told it would arrive. It was very well packaged and product was in excellent condition. My husband will be very happy when he receives the DVD.
- Their Last MissionIn the summer of 1943 the Allied Air Force bombers attacked Germany, the US by day, the British by night. This is the story of a bomber crew created for the 1990s. [You can compare it to "Command Decision".] Was daylight bombing the only way to win the war? Some say this bombing delayed a cross-channel invasion in 1943 and an earlier end to the war. The last B-17 to land explodes for a dramatic effect. Bombers dropped surplus bomb in the Channel before they landed. That idea of a chain of restaurants ... Read More
- Average war flickMild Spoilers Follow
This is not a dreadful movie, but it is pretty average. What makes it interesting are the aerial sequences, and the flying B17 bombers, several of them real planes which are credited at the end of the film. Watching (and hearing) them fly is fascinating, and you do get a real idea from the film of what it was like inside one of those beasts. If you are interested in this sort of thing, then the movie is worth watching at least once for this alone.
Otherwise...I'm ... Read More
- The Memphis BelleGREAT!I love this movie and now I can love it forever!Thanks!
- Memphis BelleGreat movie. Great storyline.Awesome cast.Gave a pretty clear understanding of the mindset of bomber pilots and crews during the bombing of Germany during WWII.I would recommend this to most everyone.Kids will enjoy this as well.
- Memphis Belle DVDThis is an xmas gift for my husband. The DVD arrive when I was told it would arrive. It was very well packaged and product was in excellent condition. My husband will be very happy when he receives the DVD.
