I've seen parts of this movie over the years, but today I finally had a chance to see nearly all of it. I'm going to buy a copy, too, even though it's available only on VHS, at present.
I have my favorite movies that I enjoy seeing again and again. However, I don't easily consider making changes to my list of favorites. "Air Force," though, has earned its way onto my list.
The last time I saw any part of Air Force was during my teens; forty years have passed and I now have a keener eye. I found the story was surprisingly rich with numerous colorful characters. The dialogue impressed me and the pace is sometimes quite rapid. Therefore, getting the Oscar for Best Film Editing was not a surprise.
Seeing Air Force today, August 10th, 2006, was especially 'exciting' to me, for lack of a better word. Soon this date will not seem very remarkable, but it happens to be the day on which Pakistani, British, and American intelligence organizations revealed and thwarted a plot to destroy approximately ten trans-Atlantic airliners. Twenty-four people were arrested in conjunction with the uncovering of that plot.
So for me, the battles and hardships endured by the characters in Air Force struck a special chord inside me, today. I'll remember how moved I was for a long, long time.
Go get yourself a copy. It'll show you a lot about an important time in world history.
Tony
I have my favorite movies that I enjoy seeing again and again. However, I don't easily consider making changes to my list of favorites. "Air Force," though, has earned its way onto my list.
The last time I saw any part of Air Force was during my teens; forty years have passed and I now have a keener eye. I found the story was surprisingly rich with numerous colorful characters. The dialogue impressed me and the pace is sometimes quite rapid. Therefore, getting the Oscar for Best Film Editing was not a surprise.
Seeing Air Force today, August 10th, 2006, was especially 'exciting' to me, for lack of a better word. Soon this date will not seem very remarkable, but it happens to be the day on which Pakistani, British, and American intelligence organizations revealed and thwarted a plot to destroy approximately ten trans-Atlantic airliners. Twenty-four people were arrested in conjunction with the uncovering of that plot.
So for me, the battles and hardships endured by the characters in Air Force struck a special chord inside me, today. I'll remember how moved I was for a long, long time.
Go get yourself a copy. It'll show you a lot about an important time in world history.
Tony