Review of One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942) by Adam Z — 01 Sep 2007

A curiosity, being one of those propaganda films made during WWII, and also for being part of the Powell/Pressburger canon. Sadly, though, after a promising start (the scenes in the plane are phenomenal) the whole thing seems to fall apart.

OK, so it's very much a product of its time and intent, but the stereotypical Dutch characterization grates beyond belief, and the film never really reaches an emotional level, even though you know throughout the picture that some of the resistance fighters will end up being executed for helping 'our boys'.

Of historical interest, but little more.