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After Flight 42 travels through a storm they find themselves in France, 1940, during World war II.After Flight 42 travels through a storm they find themselves in France, 1940, during World war II.After Flight 42 travels through a storm they find themselves in France, 1940, during World war II.
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It was a low budget movie with loads of goofs and factual rubbish but, nonetheless I did enjoy it. If anyone has ever seen The Final Countdown (1980), the plot is very similar to that but in an aeroplane, not a battleship.
Nice final scene too. Made my spine tingle a little bit !
Nice final scene too. Made my spine tingle a little bit !
There will be a lot of reviews pointing out the historical inaccuracies and errors made within the film, and I won't refute that. When viewing for the first time I expected these faults in the writing and took them into account. It isn't the worst movie of all time, nor is it the best. The acting is sketchy and the graphics are average at best, but that's not what this flick is for. Of course there are things wrong with it, but that's the point. The film wasn't made for the purpose of historical accuracy, but as a simple sci-fi, action picture that would provide 90 minutes of entertainment. But when you see a description of a passenger aircraft from 2015 travelling through time to 1940, what did you honestly expect? Not a horrible movie, I'd recommend it to anyone who likes basic action and a bit of corny drama.
In honor of the masterpiece television show, Twilight Zone, Flight World War 2 is a good film filled with believable characters facing a situation where fantasy becomes reality.
A few points that stood out: In the opening sequence, the US Army soldier is reading a newspaper with the headline "Megalodon". For those who blast the film for inaccuracies, bear in mind it is a world where 900 foot sharks swat battleships like ping pong balls. This is the production company's homage to itself and it made me chuckle.
When the Army soldiers subdues the group of men who want to take the fight to Hitler, the sergeant makes a good point about how seemingly the odds are in favor of those from the future, but one mistake could deliver 21st century technology into the hands of the Nazi's. A valid point and well delivered by the actor.
In general, solid acting. The friendship between Faran Tahir and Matias Ponce was quickly established and believable with Faran delivering a strong performance throughout. And I hope to see more Aqueela Zoll and wish her well for her career to develop and to land some lead roles in films with broader circulation. Her acting throughout was steady as she played the young, but strong stewardess. Through the entire film, I do not recall any hammy lines or acting on anyone's part that was not on par with a quality film.
Flight World War 2 is a science fiction film along the lines of Twilight Zone. Against the modern grain, this film does not have loads of action. Instead, it is steeped in tension and does cause the viewer to ask, "What if ...?" What if 75 years of R&D in avionic, computing, telecommunications, fabrics, lighting and electronics were delivered to our ancestors? The airplane alone is a boon of technology, but the 200+ people and their personal belongings and knowledge of social and economic history would have an unimaginable impact on our past.
Ultimately, this movie serves well as a science fiction romp. It delivers tension, good acting, and does open the conversation to what alternatives the past would have if the movie ended differently.
A few points that stood out: In the opening sequence, the US Army soldier is reading a newspaper with the headline "Megalodon". For those who blast the film for inaccuracies, bear in mind it is a world where 900 foot sharks swat battleships like ping pong balls. This is the production company's homage to itself and it made me chuckle.
When the Army soldiers subdues the group of men who want to take the fight to Hitler, the sergeant makes a good point about how seemingly the odds are in favor of those from the future, but one mistake could deliver 21st century technology into the hands of the Nazi's. A valid point and well delivered by the actor.
In general, solid acting. The friendship between Faran Tahir and Matias Ponce was quickly established and believable with Faran delivering a strong performance throughout. And I hope to see more Aqueela Zoll and wish her well for her career to develop and to land some lead roles in films with broader circulation. Her acting throughout was steady as she played the young, but strong stewardess. Through the entire film, I do not recall any hammy lines or acting on anyone's part that was not on par with a quality film.
Flight World War 2 is a science fiction film along the lines of Twilight Zone. Against the modern grain, this film does not have loads of action. Instead, it is steeped in tension and does cause the viewer to ask, "What if ...?" What if 75 years of R&D in avionic, computing, telecommunications, fabrics, lighting and electronics were delivered to our ancestors? The airplane alone is a boon of technology, but the 200+ people and their personal belongings and knowledge of social and economic history would have an unimaginable impact on our past.
Ultimately, this movie serves well as a science fiction romp. It delivers tension, good acting, and does open the conversation to what alternatives the past would have if the movie ended differently.
I have to say that I expected "less" going into this. But it was a cold day and gray outside. I felt that since it was mid day I would watch something I could easily nap to and not stress about missing the show.
No napping took place as the movie has a smooth pace and a tension filled, techy and problematic storyline that keeps you tuned in to see what happens next. That said, you will find this movie is low budget but the acting and activity are really good. I felt that if I had seen this on TV one night I would go nuts talking about it at work the next day.
So if you like WWII "Stuff" and your in the mood for something not filled with smooching, heavy violence or drugs you will indeed find time well spent watching!!! Be sure to pay attention so you don't get confused at the end.
No napping took place as the movie has a smooth pace and a tension filled, techy and problematic storyline that keeps you tuned in to see what happens next. That said, you will find this movie is low budget but the acting and activity are really good. I felt that if I had seen this on TV one night I would go nuts talking about it at work the next day.
So if you like WWII "Stuff" and your in the mood for something not filled with smooching, heavy violence or drugs you will indeed find time well spent watching!!! Be sure to pay attention so you don't get confused at the end.
Full disclosure. I like airplanes going back in time, ie 'The odyssey of Flight 33.'
Well done for low, low budget.
No spoilers here. It deserves some praise.
Did you know
- TriviaThe Boeing 757 had a maximum speed of 659mph, a maximum range of 3900 NML, and a maximum ceiling of 42,000 ft compared to the Me 262's Maximum speed of 560 mph, Maximum range of 650 miles, and a maximum ceiling of 37,570 ft. The 757 could have easily pulled and climbed away from the Me 262
- GoofsThe German Me 262 jet used an MK 108 cannon that fired 30×90RB mm projectiles, sometimes explosive. When co-pilot is shot, his wound is typical of a gunshot wound. In reality, a person shot by such a high caliber shell would likely be nearly torn in half and die instantly.
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- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
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