Product: Flyboys [Blu-ray] (2006)
Rating: 4.0
Didn't expect to love it, but I do
I purchased the video on a whim, didn't expect to love it, but I do. I like James Franco, but I thought it would probably be a guy's movie. However it really drew me in with the excellent music, wonderful flying sequences and interesting story lines. Good acting! The color and the particular shade of the blue Escadrille uniforms are/is (can't decide) very pleasing to the eye. Of course, the truth is that I looked at the producer's and director's commentary first to find out how they did their flying and other tricks. I like to know what those making the film tried to do and whether or not they feel they reached their goals.I don't know how many women will care for it, but I hope they'll try it because not only is action emphasized in the movie, but feelings as well. The characters were developed using the feats and experiences of several members of the Escadrille. It is entertainment, yet everyone connected with the movie has taken care to be as historically accurate as possible. Some reviewers have referred to the number of cliches in the film, but are events cliches if they have a basis in fact? If "cliche" facts are not included, does that not take us even further from the truth?