Clevercell Very disappointing...

Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

royu2 If you want to know what it was like as crew member aboard a bomber during World War II, forget the History Channel, just watch this, it will suck you straight through your TV screen.Top Gun is for teenagers, this is for everyone else.The highlight of this movie is probably the cinematography, the air scenes are made using models but damned if I can tell, every last aircraft, every last tracer shot, every last engine fire, it's almost perfect. Not for a minute do you think you're watching anything other than the real thing in 1943.But that's just the beginning. The soundtrack gave me goose-pimples that wouldn't go away no matter how much I rubbed my arm, and it suits the movie like fireworks suit Metallica.Those two things alone would win me over, but there's more. The crew is close to a dozen, it's a big cast with no real central character, it's a genuine team effort and it's the team that wins you over, you want every single one to get home safe, even the ones you don't like much. Character development is superb.The script is witty and solid, but nothing is said that doesn't need to be said. Directing is also strong.This movie won me over before they even left the ground, and it just got better and better after that.One of the better World War II movies, and one of the best aircraft movies ever made, but even if you care about neither, you probably will a little more after watching Memphis Belle.

djdrew103 I cannot believe that this only received a 6.7 rating. It just shows how little you can actually trust people's input when it comes to how much they like/dislike a movie. I mean, if you're a pacifist you're not going to like, or probably even watch, a war movie. Yet, for the general movie goer, who wishes to be captivated, entranced, entertained and held captive for their bucks worth, this movie depicting the personalities, emotions, chaotic environment and casualties of air war cannot be held to a candle by few bomber movies out there. I mean, really folks. Compare it to any other bomber film out there and name that many that had the cinematic, story line, actor input and visual effects this movie offered, delivered and gifted to the audience.People need to quit pretending they are hifalutin' movie critics and give an "atta boy" when its deserved. People that lessened this and cheated others out of watching a good film should feel shame for exhibiting a haughty pride in themselves and quit being so tasking on film makers and actors.This movie DELIVERS!

wlb What prompted me to write this review 20 years after I saw the movie in the theater was listening to an interview withy Catherine Wyler on the ICONS Radio network. I have had the DVD for many years.The Wyler father and daughter came full circle with this movie - made 47 years later from the original Memphis Belle documentary.It was famous because a crew-member in the 8th AAF had a 1 in 3 chance of being killed or seriously wounded before the required 25 sorties were complete. The Memphis Belle was the first plane - and crew - to accomplish this.Catherine stated that her desire in this movie as to detail each of the drew members.I believe that the movie really detailed the life - in 24 hours - of a B17 crew member, with fear and boredom.

thinker1691 World War II has many memories in it's huge archives. But the ones which stand out in an audience's mind are the ones which recall family members who actually experienced them. This movie " Memphis Belle " reaches deep into the human Psyche and rekindles a plethora of war time conflicts. The actors chosen for this masterpiece are incredible as they superbly resurrect the dangerous era of the courageous men and their historic aircraft. Matthew Modine plays Capt. Dennis Dearborn, a stern commander who exhibits a tough veiner, but is inwardly aware and concern with every man in his crew. Tate Donovan is Lt. Sinclair, anxious to experience bravery as a necessary element to achieve fame. However when the war touches him, he realizes, it's not as glorious as he imagined. Eric Stoltz, D.B. Sweeney, Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Harry Connick Jr., Reed Diamond, Courtney Gains and Neil Giuntoli play the crew. Rounding out the cast, adding prestige and enhancing the over-all story are David Strathairn and John Lithgow. Together, this superior ensemble and the dramatic talent of the special effects specialists allowed the 'Belle' to rise center stage and display its last wartime flight. The result is nothing short of extraordinary. Behind the men and their plane is the memory of the thousands of brave airmen who gave their lives for their country. In short, their sacrifice becomes the lasting monument which continues to this day as a lasting tribute to our freedom. A great film which is sure to become a military Classic. Highly recommended! ****