Review of Wings (1927) by Ryan D — 12 Dec 2009

Now we know where Pearl Harbor got their plot from....

This review of Wings (1927) was written by Ryan D on 12 Dec 2009.

Wings has generally received very positive reviews.

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The first ever Best Picture Winner in 1927, this is one of only two silent films (2012's The Artist being the other) to ever win the big prize…

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By Rob M (1,048) on 05 Mar 2013

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By Irvin C (321) on 27 May 2014

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By James W (1,855) on 16 Jan 2016

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By Bheema D (235) on 03 Feb 2016

Not even finished with it yet, but Top Gun and the like have absolutely nothing on this amazing piece of work, that truly deserved to be the…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 31 Aug 2015

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By David L (3,419) on 06 Oct 2012

The first movie to ever win Best Picture, Wings is a cinema milestone and should be revered as one of the most important movies in history…

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By David B (3,254) on 03 Oct 2013

I found this film to be lacking somewhat. Yes, the action scenes are awe inspiring…

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By Louise D (267) on 24 Mar 2014

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