Review of Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) by Clay B — 15 Aug 2010
Great WW2 movie, the true story of the Doolittle Raid. Very realistic action. Very helpful that it was filmed in WW2, as they still had all the right planes and equipment around!
Gritty, sticks pretty well to history, and doesn't overdo the patriotic, jingoistic angle.
Good performances, especially from Van Johnson. Spencer Tracey is great as Lt Col Doolittle. Also features Robert Mitchum in an early role of his.
Only negative is that it didn't know when to end. The raid should have been the end-point, but it continued with one crew's adventures after that. Though relevant, the adventure was too long-winded.
Great movie on a great moment in history.
This review of Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) was written by Clay B on 15 Aug 2010.
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo has generally received positive reviews.
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