Review of Reach for the Sky (1956) by Scott W — 02 Oct 2010

Excellent account of the true story of British World War Two fighter ace Douglas Bader, who overcame the loss of both legs in an airplane crash to rise to the rank of Wing Commander in the RAF.

I had never seen this film before, although when I was in high school I did read Douglas Bader's autobiography, so I knew something about his life. My mother, being a veteran, spoke of him a number of times when she told me about her experiences in the Battle of Britain. He was considered a great war hero.

This is probably actor Kenneth More's finest role, and he does full justice to the man who he portrays in the film.