AIR FORCE (Released to Theaters USA 1943)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì  Air Force—worth watching—begins as a high quality watch then about 20 to 25 minutes into the film slightly falters with some scenes operating at the soap opera level that seem quite out of sequence with the story itself. There are some poignant scenes as the plane flies over several islands. Overall, the movie is well written and constructed. Some acting seems like the actors know their lines a little too well and that reduces the natural ability to portray their roles realistically. The character development is little to none. Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia  Storyline Several United States Air Corps men fly over islands just as the Japanese are attacking Pearl Harbor during World War II.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Howard Hawks for direction effort. Thank you to Producers Hal B. Wallis and Jack Warner for making the film possible. Cast includes John Garfield, John Ridgely, Gig Young, Arthur Kennedy, and Harry Carey.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Good story, interesting presentation that relies on black and white film footage. The actors show strong maturity. The movie is worth watching. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers