633 Squadron
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Movie Reviews of 633 Squadron
Movie Review: A serviceable war flick with some good action scenes...
Summary: 3 Stars
This is not a bad war flick, but it is not first rate either. The cast in my opinion seemed just a tad bit too nanchalant. People facing very great danger generally act differently than people out for a Sunday stroll, but in this film the protagonists really seem to lack the emotion of honest fear. This unreal emotional tenor was pretty consistent throughout the film.
Cliff Robertson, as usual, puts in a good performance, and the plot is serviceable--the Nazis are planning to bombard England and possibly the D-Day landings with V2 rockets, so 633 Squadron must bomb the rocket fuel factory in Norway. The mission is not unrealistic, and the film seems to be technically pretty accurate. Once again though, the characters all just seem to be indifferent to the fact that they are on something approaching a suicide mission.
The film moves along at a reasonable pace, holding the viewer's interest. However, the ending is a total letdown (no spoiler here) and could have been much better.
Overall, an OK film for a rainy afternoon or whatnot.
Movie Review: Somewhat of a disappointment
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie was not exactly what I'd hoped for, even though many movies of this genre from this era leave much to be desired in the first place. It began interestingly enough, and the scenes with the Mosquitos were impressive, however, the movie really trailed off at the end. The final assault on the target was less than gripping, and I highly doubt that it was the inspiration for the climactic scene of Star Wars. Worst of all was the use of models in some close up scenes. A little more effort could have been put into it, especially when it came to blowing them up. In the end, the character development wasn't all that great, nor was the acting. I guess if you're a fan of war movies, you should see this; but don't be fooled, it isn't all that great.Movie Review: Mosquitoes, mosquitoes
Summary: 3 Stars
My reason for obtaining this movie was to see the Mosquito fighter-bomber in action. The flying footage was spectacular until you get to the bombing sequence. Unfortunately, special effects of the Sixties were no where near what it is today in 2008. The bombers were obviously models that were destroyed by set explosive charges. When they were able to deliver the bombs, they always hit the same location. They saved money by using the same sequence. Some would criticize the overuse of today's computer special effects, but it would have helped this movie a lot. Unfortunately, it wouldn't help the storyline and the acting was half-hearted. The flying Mosquitoes are the only high point.Movie Review: De Haviland Mosquito
Summary: 3 Stars
The attraction of this film is that it contains actual footage of the De Haviland Mosquito a famous British bomber of WWII. Although the special effects seem dated the footage is worth the price of the DVD alone. Seeing this film for the first time was the inspiration to by and build the model of Mosquito bomber, the true star of this film.Movie Review: The Mosquitos steal the show
Summary: 3 Stars
Cons: much of the acting, amateurish special effects and pyrotechnics.
Pros: all those lovely Mosquito bombers, and the Panavision aspect ratio (2.35:1).
I've watched it twice, but that will be it.