Air Force

“Air Force” has lots of patriotic fervor, as expected for a wartime film made during the war. However, director Howard Hawks provides a compelling narrative about the crew, adding depth and character that goes beyond just the action.

Viewed November 6, 2020.

Top notch delivery from Howard Hawks, making what was perhaps the best battle film of World War II thus far (early 1943). Sure it's a long one which slowly builds up, but I just liked the feel of this. Felt so authentic and casual for a Hollywood movie and once it was time for the action.... full blast! And when you use Harry Carey as the heart of the story, you'll win me over!

One of the "contribution-to-the-war-effort" specials-the biography of a Flying Fortress, a Boeing B-17 nicknamed Mary Ann

Star Rating: ★★★★1/2

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Propoganda yes, but tension keeps you on the edge of your seat

A very good war film with an excellent ensemble cast and brisk, no-nonsense direction. A little too preachy and obvious--the screenplay is by Dudley Nichols, after all--but definitely worth a look.

Forget the propaganda, and watch an exciting film.

One of the finest of the WWII movies, Hawks' exciting classic has worn well through the years, in spite of the Japanese propaganda. Extremely realistic dogfight sequences and powerful, introspective real guy interfacing by the ensemble cast are masterfully combined by Hawks.

A fun propaganda flick. I just can't believe are soldiers and marines were so cheery as we were getting our butts kicked in the Pacific early in the war.

Good WW2 adventure. "Fried Jap goin' down!"