Review of A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) by Stcenterprise . — 19 Jan 2016
A Yank in the RAF.
The title is deceptive because yes it is that but really the Royal Air Force is almost a small story.
The main story is three Royal Air Force workers trying to work hard to get one American Woman working in the British Military and is a club Dancer in her other job.
This film does something that very few WWII films show and that is dropping off leaflets over Germany.
The Yank, Tim's treatment of the leading girl Carrel played by Betty Grabel can almost be defined at some times as sexual harassment or abuss. He also breaks into her home, drinks her alcohol, and steeps at her place without permission when she is gone.
This film seems obvious on the way it is shot on when models were used, real military cut footage, and when scenes are staged. It is especially noticeable when it comes to the final battle sequence.
I was not into the movie because 2/3 of the film are just a love chase film where three guys are trying to get on girl to be their lover. Also the Yank in this film Tim I don't like because he is cocky and way too forceful.
Only 1/3 or less of the film actually has to do with the military story going on which I actually found as the interesting part of the film. And even the military portion of the film is not done with enough seriousness as far as the look or how the film is told.
This review of A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) was written by Stcenterprise . on 19 Jan 2016.
A Yank in the R.A.F. has generally received mixed reviews.
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