Flyboys

Name: Flyboys
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
Released: September 22, 2006
Duration: 140 min
Rating: 47
Cast: James Franco, Jean Reno

2006

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: September 22, 2006 | PG-13

Starring: James Franco, Jean Reno

Summary: Flyboys, the first World War I aviation film in over 40 years, is inspired by the epic, courageous tale of the American young men who would become known as the legendary Lafayette Escadrille. They were ordinary boys who volunteered for the First World War looking for adventure, and in the process, they became heroes. Never before has aFlyboys, the first World War I aviation film in over 40 years, is inspired by the epic, courageous tale of the American young men who would become known as the legendary Lafayette Escadrille. They were ordinary boys who volunteered for the First World War looking for adventure, and in the process, they became heroes. Never before has a movie so accurately portrayed the thrill and danger of the aerial dogfights that played such an integral role in the Allied resistance. (MGM)… Expand

Director: Tony Bill

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 140 min

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Scott Foundas

A highly enjoyable programmer about those brave young men and their rickety flying machines. Read full review

Ty Burr

The movie's straightforward and ingratiating, and as pretty-boy history lessons go, it's a lot less obnoxious than "Pearl Harbor." Read full review

Premiere Glenn Kenny

Part of what makes these kind of war movies such cinematic comfort food (aside from the moral certainty they strive to convey) is their familiarity. But I wonder if said familiarity is what compels contemporary filmmakers to overstuff the material -- Flyboys is a good two hours and 20 minutes. Read full review

Steven Rea

Shot like a Disney period piece (prettily, with spiffy props, shiny vintage vehicles, and costumes just back from the cleaners), Flyboys introduces its squadron the old-fashioned way: with character-establishing setups. Read full review

Nathan Lee

Despite its empty head and arduous length, Flyboys is ever so nice, in the manner of a Norman Rockwell illustration. The director, Tony Bill, may not be a philosopher but he is a gentleman, moving things along with a tidy, well-mannered hand. In another context, such politesse might feel tonic. Given the state of things, it’s nearly toxic. Read full review

Walter Addiego

Besides some fine dogfight sequences, it often feels threadbare, just an exercise in recycling. Read full review

Kate Taylor

The creators of Flyboys know no image too clichéd, no narrative convention too exhausted and no psychological motivation too pat that it can't do service. Read full review

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GrantC.

Jul 29, 2008

If you were a flight simulator ace, this is an excellent film. It truly picks out what it's like to go to war as a fighter pilot back in the early 1900's. Great Overall!

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DominickC.

Sep 25, 2006

I just want to say that I truly enjoyed myself at this movie. My wife and I came out with smiles on our faces and felt great! This movie had something that a lot of movies don't have much of anymore...and that is a good story. You care for these characters; care if they live or die. I just want to say that I truly enjoyed myself at this movie. My wife and I came out with smiles on our faces and felt great! This movie had something that a lot of movies don't have much of anymore...and that is a good story. You care for these characters; care if they live or die. You feel afraid for them as they dogfight in those rickety planes. Elements like honor and country and compassion for others are seen throughout. A well-done treat! Don't miss it.… Expand

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MadDad

Nov 23, 2011

Heavily underrated movie. Good story with an interesting topic: WW1 flight aces are a rare film topic to find. I especially liked the dogfights which were pretty intense. Worth watching!

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Warmonger

Sep 22, 2006

It's about time...Flyboys is a pretty good movie! it may not be in the same caliber as such films, as the Blue Max or Richthofen and Brown but the story is pretty good and the dogfights, although cg, are something to behold!

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HurQlez

Jul 26, 2019

Boring and unremarkable epic movie. The acting was bland and the action scenes were not enough to enjoy it.

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UnzarJ.

Mar 16, 2007

This movie was in desparate need of a lead actor that has charisma. Uninvolving, to say the least.

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Elena

Sep 23, 2006

Horsefeathers.

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