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Bruno might have survived had he chosen to fly with the Red Baron. First saw this film in the original theatric release and have seen it many times since. I'll see it many more times, I'm certain. The flight sequences and vintage/restored aircraft really steal the show. All the period uniforms and costumes add to the rustic feel. If you're into this period of history, the film does a decent job of capturing some of the mood of the era. While the special effects other than the aerial stunts are indeed quite dated when compared to the films of today, this isn't a "special effects" film per se. The acting and characterization are on par with the 60's "grand scale" war films, so don't expect Academy Award-winning portrayals. The casting is international with some familiar and unfamiliar names. As a man, any film with Ursula Andress in various stages of undress has a measure of value based solely upon her presence... The DVD transfer quality is just OK although one could make a case for the average resolution contributing favorably to the period feel. It's also the main reason I don't rate the DVD "Excellent". This is a classic war drama and arguably the best made about this subject. I recommend the film highly in terms of subject treatment and period feel overall.Read full review
Director of Photography Douglas Slocumbe was a genius. Keep in mind the dogfights in this movie were shot in the 1960's without the benefit of any digital effects. everything is real and life size. A stunning film.
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My only criticisms of the film, itself, are these: 1) the two most-acclaimed actors, George Peppard and James Mason, notably did not have German accents, as German combatants; 2) German characters did not speak actual German. Peppard and Mason probably were not asked to do so because of their reknown. But this lacking does detract from the film. Subtitles should have been used to add "authenticity" to the film.
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Movie is engaging and brings back memories of seeing it as a child with my folks.
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DVD was in great shape. Shipped rapidly after order. Well packaged.
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