I’ll never be able to convince the Red Tails fans that my opinion of that movie is not very favorable. Unfortunately, some are confusing my critique of the movie as a critique of the airmen.
I’m normally not one to believe movie critics when they rate movies, but I agree with most of them who rate Red Tails no better than 2.5 stars.
On a cold and rainy Tuesday afternoon, I visited my local library, and at the request of a reader’s comment, I took the HBO Tuskegee Airmen DVD home to view.
There is absolutely no comparison. Save your money. Pop your own popcorn.
Borrow the HBO version, stream it from Netflix, or buy one off Amazon for $7.
Besides giving a far more comprehensive storyline, the acting by Laurence Fishburne, Courtney Vance, Andre Braugher, and John Lithgow was first rate.
Can't believe that Lucas spent 58 mil of his own money on Red Tails. Hope he gets his money back at the box office.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that the above was soooo dam negative!!!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't seem negative to me. I hope Lucas at least breaks even, too.
DeleteHe's made 20million so far...
DeleteThanks Stefan and Danyel! Sometimes you just got to be realistic. 20mil is pretty dismal compared to 58mil. But he will make more when it's released abroad. I am sure the man wants to make a profit. Nice of him to make the movie though.
DeleteI have the HBO movie, it been a long time since I watched it now I have to dig it out and pop in it the old VCR and do a comparision. I love the fact this movie has cause those who never heard of the Tuskegee Airmen to want to gain some knowledge of what it's all about. It doesn't matter where or how knowledge is gained it good.
ReplyDeleteI told you HBO did a great job with telling the whole story. I was about 13 when it come out and learn so much watching it. If Red tail can get young people to look more into their history and change their life’s then it’s a must see.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100 percent HBO version was 10 times better than Red Tails
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! HBO's Tuskegee Airmen was one of the best Films ever made in my opinion, it would definitely be hard to surpass;stellar performances most definitely.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree HBO version was so much better!
ReplyDeleteI'd give Red Tails 1 Star. HBO's Tuskegee Airmen gets 10 Stars.
ReplyDeleteIt was like Comparing Thin Red Line to Saving Private Ryan.
Like Comparing Gomer Pyle to Platoon
Like comparing a Pinto to a Mayback