Product: Flyboys [Blu-ray] (2006)
Rating: 4.0
Cliche ridden? Yes. Laden with effects? Yes. Fun? Yes!
Many people complaining about this film complain about either the CGI effects and apparent over-use or just plain horrible (in the minds of those reviewers) effects, or they complain about the fact that the film is riddled with one cliche after another. I would say the film is guilty as charged in those areas, but that doesn't mean it isn't a fun movie to watch and enjoy.I love the early years of aviation, the old style dog fighting in bi-planes and the like, so I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to go see Flyboys on the big screen. While not the greatest film, it was worth the price of admission and was filled with enough aircraft acrobatics to be great fun.Thankfully this disc comes with some interesting extras in the special features that help raise the value when considering a purchase. Personal recommendation, watch for sales on this title and get a copy of this film at a bargain price. While I find it fun and worth owning in my library, the MSRP is a bit on the higher side for this title, so you may wish to wait for a nice sale to grab your copy.