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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 films--especially ones 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, DB 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 honourable reminder of the bravery and integrity that were crucial ingredients of any bomber's crew. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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Some of the classic titles by Warner, such as this, do not have graphic label on the disc.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the 2000 dvd release of this aclaimed 1990 film. Unfortunately transparencies are really noticeable at certain scenes and there's some visual "noise" on the background of all film, like it was a direct transfer from video. I own a VHS copy and there're almost no differences at all as that video release was a superb one. Dvd sound is really exceptional, and that's all...no extras but the official trailers. It's a double sided dvd, one with the full screen version and the other one with the widescreen (same contents). No extra timing or deleted scenes. No doubt, the making of of this film would have been invaluable. I wish it was available a remastered edition in the near future for one of the best war movies of all times with an incredible casting. Meanwhile, I'd recommend this dvd anyway.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a superb film from every point of view, marvellous acting,super direction and a realistic and convincing storyline.
It really brings across the fear and dispair that these aircrew of WW2 felt and the huge battle each individual had to fight within himself.The air battles are very convincing and although you always feel that the aircrew will just about survive it's still tense stuff.The aircraft and all ground support equipment are all most convincing and you almost feel that you are back in the 1940's.
Altogether a most entertaining and thought-provoking film.
It really brings across the fear and dispair that these aircrew of WW2 felt and the huge battle each individual had to fight within himself.The air battles are very convincing and although you always feel that the aircrew will just about survive it's still tense stuff.The aircraft and all ground support equipment are all most convincing and you almost feel that you are back in the 1940's.
Altogether a most entertaining and thought-provoking film.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's probably best to ignore the odd bad reviews that some people have given this film because they are incorrect (officially).
This film has everything that you could want out of a Second World War bomber crew movie and even possibly a bit more. The acting is good and the soundtrack is wonderfull. I have watched this film at least 15 times and I have not yet grown bored of it.
This film has everything that you could want out of a Second World War bomber crew movie and even possibly a bit more. The acting is good and the soundtrack is wonderfull. I have watched this film at least 15 times and I have not yet grown bored of it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this in an Amazon sale for under £5 so not much to complain about, but beware the quality of the image is poor by today's dvd standards.
That said, it does not detract from the movie which remains a good telling of a good story with a very good balance between character, plot and action. It's tense with a feeling of isolation and claustrophobia, even if they are at 10,000ft, well conveyed. Neither gun-ho nor guilt ridden enough to be classed as a classic war movie, it nevertheless flies near the top of the aircraft based films about the war.
That said, it does not detract from the movie which remains a good telling of a good story with a very good balance between character, plot and action. It's tense with a feeling of isolation and claustrophobia, even if they are at 10,000ft, well conveyed. Neither gun-ho nor guilt ridden enough to be classed as a classic war movie, it nevertheless flies near the top of the aircraft based films about the war.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
this film gives you a real insight to the fears and hopes of many of our bomber heros of WW2, with breath taking cinmatography and real footage. It is a little perdictable and you just know that they will make it home safe but at the same time it does have you on the edge of your seat. A billiant tribute of all of those who fought and died in the worst war of the 20th century. i give it a big thumbs up.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By gary hodges
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The usual how our American cousins won the war for us.
This is an enjoyable film showing the bravery of the airmen , but sadly doing a job of mass extermination of old men women,and children .
This is an enjoyable film showing the bravery of the airmen , but sadly doing a job of mass extermination of old men women,and children .
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is a factually based film of a B19 bomber on its final bombing mission over Germany. After completing 30 bombing missions over Germany and getting back to their base in Suffolk, England, they would be sent back home to America and take no further part in the war.
As many people know this was hardly ever achieved, most being shot down well before the completion of their 30th mission. Well, the crew of the "Memphis Belle" achieved this feat and the film is about this achievement.
The film is superbly directed and the acting of then reletivately unknown actors is superb with authenticity taking a front seat.An acqaintance of mine who was a Bomber pilot in WW2 and who saw the film, said the whole film took him back to those dark yet glorious days due to the authenticity and attention to detail on the flying and the complete film.
No collection of WW2 DVD's would be complete without this very fine film.
As many people know this was hardly ever achieved, most being shot down well before the completion of their 30th mission. Well, the crew of the "Memphis Belle" achieved this feat and the film is about this achievement.
The film is superbly directed and the acting of then reletivately unknown actors is superb with authenticity taking a front seat.An acqaintance of mine who was a Bomber pilot in WW2 and who saw the film, said the whole film took him back to those dark yet glorious days due to the authenticity and attention to detail on the flying and the complete film.
No collection of WW2 DVD's would be complete without this very fine film.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Memphis Belle was a film I first saw at a very young age and it has remained one of my personal favourites ever since.
The film tells the (dramatised truth) of the last flight of a B-17 bomber during WWII. It is slightly clichéd and not overly original, but it is good, old fashioned cinema and a couple of hours of well-made enjoyment.
Many of the actors such Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee holds the honour of ball-turret gunner) have gone on to very successful careers. The directing is very engaging and keeps you hooked to the screen throughout the drama.
Overall, there are just so many likeable things about the film, from the acting, the story, the action, the directing and music to the good natured fun of it, and yet nothing that is dislikeable about it. All in all, a top notch film and a personal favourite of mine.
The film tells the (dramatised truth) of the last flight of a B-17 bomber during WWII. It is slightly clichéd and not overly original, but it is good, old fashioned cinema and a couple of hours of well-made enjoyment.
Many of the actors such Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee holds the honour of ball-turret gunner) have gone on to very successful careers. The directing is very engaging and keeps you hooked to the screen throughout the drama.
Overall, there are just so many likeable things about the film, from the acting, the story, the action, the directing and music to the good natured fun of it, and yet nothing that is dislikeable about it. All in all, a top notch film and a personal favourite of mine.
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Very Good War Movie
I haven't watched this movie in years, i bought it and i can't believe i haven't watched it sooner. its a classic war movie, with great shots of the aircraft in flight. Read more
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Good war movie
what can you say was the best war movie I had seen till saving private Ryan and battle of Britain of course
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10 brave young men who are willing to give it their all to defend freedom. These young men are of course old men now,bu they can tell you of what they did to keep what we of today... Read more
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Dramatic on board an "WWII" airplane
A couple of years ago I saw this movie on TV.
Now I have it on DVD.
It gives me a good feeling when I am sitting on my sofa with a gold drink and something sweet. Read more
Now I have it on DVD.
It gives me a good feeling when I am sitting on my sofa with a gold drink and something sweet. Read more
Published 16 days ago by N. Reinders
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this film is as good as the frist time i saw it wish i had got the film sooner it is just bril.
Published 24 days ago by rodney twyman
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MEMPHIS BELLE
LOVELY AMERICAN DVD FROM THE NINETIES PERHAPS SIMILAR TO ENGLISH WW2 LANCASTER FILMS.WILL BE NICE TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Published 25 days ago by Mr. Matthew Worrall
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Going back in time
I gave this DVD five stars because it is one of the best films I've seen! Set in WW2 it portrays the part the Americans played in the war fighting alongside their allies. Read more
Published 1 month ago by dollydip
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Superb
I love this movie and the singing and presence of Harry Connick jr just makes it soooo good. Great stuff
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Alison J. Armstrong
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Good WW2 film - if you like that sort of thing!!
I bought this my husband who loves anything WW2 - and he really enjoyed it and said it was very good. Read more
Published 2 months ago by F. Smith
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a film i really enjoy and so very happy when it arrived quickly and in good condition and not too expensive so happy all round!
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