The Flyboys (2008)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

Rocco DeVilliers

Writers:

Jason deVilliers (writer) &
Rocco DeVilliers (writer) ...

Release Date:

15 August 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure

Tagline:

For the first time in their lives, they're trying to get grounded.

Plot:

Two kids from a small town accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob.

Plot Keywords:

Child Flying Airplane | Plane Crash | Car Bicycle Chase | Helicopter | Airplane Pilot

Awards:

21 wins

Cast

Jesse James	...	Jason McIntyre
Reiley McClendon	...	Kyle Barrett
Stephen Baldwin	...	Silvio Esposito
Tom Sizemore	...	Angelo Esposito
J. Todd Adams	...	Lenny Drake
Dallen Gettling	...	Ed Thomas
Jennifer Slimko	...	Samantha Barrett
Robert Costanzo	...	Carmine
Vince Cecere	...	Manny
Frank D'Amico	...	Sal
Harrison Young	...	Grandpa Thomas
Blaire Baron	...	Susan Thomas
Tommy Hinkley	...	John McIntyre
Joanne Baron	...	Ms. Poulson
Dylan Kasch	...	Rick

Also Known As:

Sky Kids (International: English title)
The Flyboys (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Netherlands:118 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M | UK:12 (video rating)

Filming Locations:

Hurricane, Utah, USA

Company:

Dark Coast Pictures

Trivia:

At one point, J. Todd Adams was forced to put down his gun prop by the town's law enforcement. The production team explained and he was soon allowed to continue.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Kyle and Jason are playing in the "dungeon" with Angelo, when all three are on the sofa and the Angelo bodyguard come into the room, Kyle is up on Angelo, and you can see his blue underwear. When he is get down from the car carrier at the Angelo's hangar by Lenny, he wearing white bloomers.

Quotes:

Angelo Esposito: Hey, you see that guy over there stuffing his face with food? His name is 'Lenny the Loser' and believe me he is one.

Soundtrack:

Another Town

See it! (if you can find it)

I saw this movie at the Riverside Film Festival and was shocked to find out it has not been released nationwide because it was not picked up by the big studios for distribution. They (the Hollywood types) are so out of touch as far as knowing what the average movie-goer is looking for - they made a big mistake passing on this movie. It's a wonderful film and had a little of everything (with the exception of graphic violence and sex!)- action, suspense, romance, intrigue, etc. I found myself laughing, crying, cheering, clapping, and enjoying the roller-coaster ride of emotions to the very end. It's definitely a must-see for every age group.