luc1971

I always find it amusing, when US "critics" write about "realism" in a European production, whereas approx. 75 per cent of Hollywood productions are everything BUT realistic. This goes also time and again and often enough for poor acting and directing.

The pace in this flick from the Netherlands ist OK, the acting maybe average, direction is OK, the storyline could be worse, agreed.

And, so? It's not a Hollywood-blockbuster (whatever THAT is supposed to be) and we do not have the humongous budgets over here to pull a flick like TOP GUN MAVERICK.

Nuthin' personal though, so chill.

Greetings from good 'ole Europe.

This french mini-series has it all: the storytelling, the acting, the pace, the actors, the production, the score, the camera.

Being from Luxembourg, I know what I am talking about, as I followed MANY other french series.

I cannot and do NOT wish to spoil ANYTHING about the plot: discover it for yourselves and get surprised.

Of course, it is a HUGE advantage being able to watch it in its original FR-version.

Hint: it is not for the faint of heart.

Enjoy it simply. I binge-watched it within 1 day and a half.

I gave it a straight 10 out of 10, which is EXTREMELY exceptional.

Superb success for my French neighbors, period.

As of today, I'm 51. I saw the first one in a tiny theater (compared to yours in the US) in my country, Luxembourg. Back then, I was in awe.

TGM now: I was in double-awe (bad English, I know, don't know how to enhance it).

The pace, the cast, the flight scenes, the score... What can I add to continue?

Personally, for me, one the best and brightest for 2022, for sure. I'd given 12 out of 10 if possible.

You've read the story, no need to repeat it here. And I will spoil exactly zippo.

Greetings from Luxembourg.