The Tuskegee Airmen
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Movie Reviews of The Tuskegee Airmen
Movie Review: Well done movie about our African American Flyers
Summary: 5 Stars
Permanent in my WWII library is this extremely sensitive movie about our African American pilots with Lawrence Fishbourn. I have nothing but good to say about this movie and every American needs to know more about our African and Native American pilots and soldiers and the vast contributions they have made as well as the sacrifices made for our beloved America. This one should be shown in class rooms.Movie Review: Outstanding film about outstanding men! Long overdue!
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is long overdue! The Tuskegee Airmen were one of the bravest groups of men to ever grace the uniformed services. They fought so much than just the "official" enemy. They fought racism on levels that most of us can never comprehend. Imagine the stress they must have been under at all times. Yet, they still took a stand for their country and changed things for all of us, regardless of race. These men have been so under-appreciated by the country, and especially by our home state, Alabama.This movie should be incorporated into every Alabama history class in the state and every American hstory class in the country. It is an outstanding movie about an outstanding group of men. Every American should own it!
Note: In spite of what others may feel about the bravery and "kill counts" of the German fliers, the 332nd never lost a bomber that they were assigned to escort and even saved a few that they were not assigned to escort! Talk is cheap when there is documented proof! The Tuskegee Airmen rocked!
Movie Review: Outstanding!... But Could've Been Better
Summary: 5 Stars
I was thrilled to hear about the coming of this movie--then saddened to realize that it was only to be shown as a TV movie. It seemed to me that the saga of these marvelous aviator warriors--treated as they were as second-class citizens by their own government--is one which deserved to be a silver-screen triumph. Our four-engine bombers were being punched out of the sky by the Luftwaffe, but NEVER when the Tuskegee pilots graced their wingtips. Their combat record was nothing short of amazing. The movie was well done, with great story, great actors, great acting. Still, I came away wishing that it might have been better in one respect: During the aerial combat segments, you hear the pilots bantering back and forth loudly over the radios using these rediculous phrases: "Take that, Gerry!" "That's for yo mamma, Gerry!" This was such a great movie; why did they have to dip into corny dialogue during the dog-fighting? It was a flawless procduction till it went hackneyed in those moments. Aside from that, it was awe-inspiring, moving, even gripping. I just hope the subject is not dropped, and that someday the Tuskegee heroes' story is given even better homage--on the silver screen. This is a far more important story than, say, the sinking of the Titanic.
Movie Review: Proud of these heroes
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a white 64 year old Air Force veteran. Watching these heroes of WWII in dedicated, valorous performance, who never lost a bomber to the Nazis, brought tears and pride from me for them. For those still on the ground and for those still "On Patrol", thank you!Movie Review: good acting and story, poor and inaccurate action scenes
Summary: 3 Stars
As a WW2 plane buff, I will just comment on air combat and planes.The movie tries but fails not to be a black Top Gun. This means when Lawrence Fishburne arrives, Jerries get shot down. He doesn't stop at planes, he manages to sink a warship with his 6 .50 cals (!).
German planes are Spanish used 109s, sporting Rolls Royce engines. In the time of modern special effects, some FW 190s and correct Me 109s are a must. Same for P 51s. We are led to believe that Tuskegee airmen only later switched to P51, the D version. They, however, fly the same type throughout whole movie.
German pilots are portrayed as flying idiots, despite their real record will never be matched (over hundred aces with over 100 kills, 2 aces with over 300 kills). In the movie, however, they need 4:1 to make an aerial kill and are quickly chased away by our hero Fishbourne.
A nice story, good acting, but definitely dissapointing air combat scenes.