Review of Memphis Belle (1990) by Dan T — 15 Jun 2007

Probably one o my favorite WWII movies of all time...watched it when I was 18 and learning to fly gliders at the RCACS Regional Gliding School...put ome things into perspective.

This review of Memphis Belle (1990) was written by Dan T on 15 Jun 2007.

Memphis Belle has generally received positive reviews.

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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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Despite taking many liberties with the reality of the actual plane and crew, Memphis Belle is a relatively good film with some good acting…

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In 1990 the film was damned for being too old school. Really though it anticipates Saving Private Ryan but I prefer this film…

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