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Memphis Belle [DVD] [1990]

DVD ~ Matthew Modine
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, D.B. Sweeney, Billy Zane
  • Directors: Michael Caton-Jones
  • Writers: Monte Merrick
  • Producers: Catherine Wyler, David Puttnam, Eric Rattray
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, Romanian, Arabic, Bulgarian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 April 2005
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004U8ND
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,871 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

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


Special Features

1.33 Full Screen
1.85 Wide Screen
DVD 10
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Trailer
Arabic\Bulgarian\English\Romanian
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3.7 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Brilliant!!!, 24 Jan 2002
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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.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's just really, really great!, 13 Sep 2003
By Richard Stanley (Chase Terrace, Staffs United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tribute, 11 Nov 2001
This review is from: Memphis Belle [VHS] [1990] (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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Memphis Belle
Visited Newark Air Museum, so made me all nostalgic! Brought Memphis Belle and was cured! - think they must have changed the ending 'cos i'm sure it had a sad ending when i... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Caroline

5.0 out of 5 stars Memphis Belle
Very good. We enjoyed seeing it again and the Grandchildren loved it!! We all went to Duxford and saw B17's galore ( well two anyway!)
Published 2 months ago by Mr. William Roberts

1.0 out of 5 stars Good Film - Bad DVD
My one star rating has nothing to do with the film - it relates to the extremely poor DVD transfer on this edition. Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. Brawn

1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful quality
The image quality of this DVD is dreadful - looks like an old VHS tape. Have demanded, and gotten, a refund.
Published 4 months ago by Ph H. Van Goethem

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Transfer
An excellent telling of a awe inspiring tale, marred only by an appalling transfer. The 1:1.85 transfer is shown within a 1:1.33 frame thus diminishing the film. Read more
Published 7 months ago by James Dunnigan

1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful Emotional Tosh
What might have been/

This project started out with the intention to film Len Deighton's 'Bomber' with it's dark sub-plots about remorse for the damage inflicted on... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Rogthedodge

5.0 out of 5 stars Memphis "swell"
Seen this at the cinema and a couple of times on TV.Bought this to try out my new KEF Kit 100 system and was not disappointed. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Michael Walpole

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
plain an simple the movie is awesome i fist watched it with my dad when i was a kid still love the movie today =]
Published on 15 Nov 2007 by Kelvin M. Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars Oft Forgotten but Very Fine and Well Made Film
Memphis Belle was a film I first saw at a very young age and it has remained one of my personal favourites ever since. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2007 by Mr. A. E. Hall

4.0 out of 5 stars A fanciful account of the final "Memphis Belle" mission
My first favorite television series was "Twelve O'Clock High" and I had at least two models of the "Memphis Belle" when I was kid, all of which simply reflects the fact that... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2005 by Lawrance M. Bernabo

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