Review of Wings (1966) by Kim J — 22 Mar 2007

First ever Academy Award winner for best picture.

This review of Wings (1966) was written by Kim J on 22 Mar 2007.

Wings has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew C (1,721) on 29 Jun 2014

Amazing film with breakthrough dogfight footage that inspired the X-wing battle of Death Star. A legendary epic of World War I. Essential…

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By Guy H (77) on 23 Oct 2012

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The special effects are pretty amazing considering the equipment they had but it can't make up for a plot that even back then was predictable…

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By John W (1,851) on 09 Jun 2015

Dated but the dog fighting scenes are still spectacular. The rest is a bromance and a nod to the girl next door under the fog of war…

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