Review of Wings (1927) by Sean G — 14 Aug 2008

I'd buy it if it was available on dvd.

This review of Wings (1927) was written by Sean G on 14 Aug 2008.

Wings has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Cameron H (305) on 18 Jul 2017

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By Joel H (841) on 06 May 2015

Wings has the distinctive honor of being the first Best Picture winner ever. It deserves that award. This is an impressive film…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 30 Aug 2012

Easily one of the top 5 silent films I've ever seen. The action in this movie ROCKS. Way better dogfights than Red Tails could ever offer…

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By Augustine H (906) on 01 Feb 2014

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By Tim S (2,419) on 16 May 2013

Amazing flight scenes and the way it sounds and looks on bluray is epic for it being a 1927 silent film great picture for winning the first Oscar…

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By Matt D (1,411) on 03 Jun 2017

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Winner of the first best picture Oscar, this love triangle set against the first world war is simply stunning…

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By Miedy B (81) on 13 Jul 2015

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