Review of Memphis Belle (1990) by Sam M — 24 Jul 2017

Excellent and harrowing account of the trials of a World War II bomber crew.

This review of Memphis Belle (1990) was written by Sam M on 24 Jul 2017.

Memphis Belle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joey R (301) on 28 Jan 2016

This was a childhood favorite of mine! Great cast, plot and over all a fantastic movie. Definitely will go down as a classic in my mind…

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By Luis A (297) on 18 May 2011

The Memphis Belle flew her 25thand last mission on 17th May 1943. 68 years ago!!! Fuck…

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By Brad Y (295) on 24 May 2015

There isn't anything particularly bad about Memphis Belle, there just isn't much good. It's standard fare, not unwatchable, but unmemorable…

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By John P (2,089) on 24 Apr 2014

Fooking class film part was filmed in my village :P…

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By Alex R (2,581) on 11 Oct 2013

Memphis is a fairly underrated movie about the WWII bomber of the same name…

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Monte Merrick's script is an unspectacular, cliche-riddled voyage from start to finish, with everyone lugging their own tote-bags of facile…

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This is a decent war based action film with good characterisation…

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By Mark N (906) on 30 Apr 2017

Have loved this movie since I saw it at the cinema all those years ago. I've seen it many, many times since…

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By James B (2,746) on 11 May 2015

Evocative of the time, I think, and provides a different perspective to the WW II air crew experience…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 25 Jun 2011

It could perhaps be said that it's lacking in a balanced plot, but Memphis Belle is well-acted and provides plenty of the thrills expected…

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