The Blue Angels

I was fortunate to spend 3 years of my navy enlistment with the Blue Angels. The movie is spot on and you some of the insights on how a team becomes successful. Glad to be here! It's more than just talking points. It's a sincere appreciation of living in the moment. The team is the real deal. Hardest days in El Centro but it was well worth it and this movie gives you a backstage pass. If you are a fan of the Blue Angels or aviation, you will love this movie. I missed it on IMAX but caught it on Prime. Would have been amazing to see at an IMAX theater but a nice home theater does the trick. Turn up your volume!!

As a life long aviation enthusiast (and holding a commercial multi-engine pilot certificate) I was excited for this documentary; especially in iMAX. Even with the somewhat high expectation, I was still blown away with the jaw dropping aerial cinematography. Not only that, the way it was produced is magnificent. I am so glad that I was able to see it on the big screen instead of watching it on Amazon Prime. With that being said, if you weren't able to see it on the big screen, it'll still be good on Amazon Prime! It get's a 9/10 from me. By far the best aspect of the film was showcasing the men and women behind the scenes. The families of the pilots and maintenance crews who hold down the fort at home while their loved one is off representing the U. S. Navy/Marine.

The Blue Angels is a documentary that won't bore even the children in the audience, as it is filled with stunning shots of their aircraft maneuvering, as well as views inside the cockpit. Aviation is awesome!!

P. S... I'm just glad to be here.

I was utterly electrified by this documentary, which takes you on an intimate journey behind the scenes of the elite Blue Angels flying team. Combining heart-stopping aerial footage with personal stories of courage, skill, and teamwork, this film is a game-changer. As someone who's witnessed many airshows during my NCC days - even serving on the cadets' organizers team - I thought I'd seen it all. But this documentary was in a league of its own, showcasing a level of precision, skill, and sheer thrill that left me awestruck.

Watching the Blue Angels' performances was like soaring through the skies alongside them, with the "Diamond" formation's 18-inch distance between planes flying at 400 mph leaving me breathless. The grueling training sessions, including the 'G-Force Centrifuge Capsule', and the daring 'Sneak', 'Break', and 'Boss' maneuvers, were exhilarating. The stunning 360-degree roll was the icing on the cake.

What struck me most was the bravery and dedication of the U. S. Marine and Navy pilots, whose commitment to their craft is beyond comprehension. Their stories are humbling and inspiring, and the photography is simply stunning, capturing the beauty and power of the F/A-18 Hornets in thrilling detail.

As you watch, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat, nail-biting, and covered in goosebumps. This documentary is an uplifting and thrilling ride that will leave you feeling proud and inspired. Don't miss it - it's a MUST-watch! Watch on the biggest screen in your home for the best experience!

Decided just an hour before showing time to take kids into the new IMAX in our city to see this. Youngest has had mind polluted by Van Halen Blue Angel videos, so was easy sell.

Spectacular filming and as complete a capture of the various 'moves' and associated performances by the Blue Angels as you could expect. From about every angle. Worth it to see just for that. But it gave a fairly good insight into the cycle of induction/training/airshow events/handover for the Blue Angels, and an excellent snapshot of the focus, capability and teamwork attitude of the Blue Angels, mainly from the aircrew perspective. If they had more time, they could have beefed up groundcrew, though their essential role and integration was covered.

All the individuals they covered were just made for this film. A varied but cohesive team, well led.

I came out thrilled and inspired, an example of the pursuit of excellence in an environment where humility is trumping the ego.

The narrative between servicemen and women is a bit hard to follow sometimes, what with a bit of jargon and fast pilot talk, but the single person speaking is fine.

If you're up for a bit of inspiration and thrill, definitely do it. If you need to empty your ignorance quota, and see a bit what high standards service personnel can attain, see it. If you want some entertainment, also see it.

Always been a huge fan of the blue angels, this more than did them justice. So much behind the scenes I never knew or ever seen, and the shots are incredible. I love that glen powell was the one who helped shine a light on the blues. After drawing attention in Top Gun he used it to go even more in depth regarding the blue angels team and naval aviation.

I also learned through this documentary about the blue angels foundation which I cannot wait to donate to. Fantastic mission and for a great cause. This documentary focused on the blue angels objective of striving for perfection and obtaining excellence and that is exactly what the doc achieved itself.