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Flyboys (2006) 6.5
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6.5/10 from 25,423 users
Metascore: 47/100
Reviews: 235 user | 122 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots. Director:Tony Bill |
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Sheriff Detweiller
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Laura
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L.T. Giroux
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Before the United States entered World War I, young Americans went to France to be fighter pilots, joining the Lafayette Escadrille. This fictional version follows a laconic Texas rancher, an eager Nebraska kid, a Black boxer already in France, and a New York swell, as they arrive green for training, get their baptism by fire when German planes ambush them on their first mission, and graduate to heroics. Rawlings, the Texan, falls in love with a young woman he meets at a bordello. Keeping their eyes on them are Captain Thenault and Cassidy, the resident ace, who keeps a pet lion. Can the boys measure up? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Inspired by a true storyMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for war action violence and some sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
22 September 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Caballeros del aire See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£38,531 (UK) (1 June 2007)Gross:
£38,531 (UK) (1 June 2007)Company Credits
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Title Card: By the start of 1916, World War I had wreaked havoc across Europe. Over nine million people would eventually die.
Title Card: Although the airplane had only recently been invented, it was quickly adapted into a war machine.
Title Card: The young men who flew them became the first fighter pilots and a new kind of hero was born.
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Written by Ernest Ball and J. Keirn Brennan (as J. Brennan)
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
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Cassidy was mainly inspired by Raoul Lufbery, the leading flying ace of the Escadrille Squadron. See more »Goofs
The gun turret atop the Zeppelin, as well as the gunner, are nowhere to be seen in the distance shots. They only appear in the close-ups. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Title Card: By the start of 1916, World War I had wreaked havoc across Europe. Over nine million people would eventually die.
Title Card: Although the airplane had only recently been invented, it was quickly adapted into a war machine.
Title Card: The young men who flew them became the first fighter pilots and a new kind of hero was born.
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Soundtracks
"You Can't Beat Us (If It Takes 10 Million More)"Written by Ernest Ball and J. Keirn Brennan (as J. Brennan)
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
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I really enjoyed the movie. You didn't have to think much about it, it was what it was. Apparently there are some close ties to the true story but it never seemed an issue of trying to portray something too realistic. I am not a huge Franco fan, in fact his poutiness wears on you in most films but he seems to do a really good job of mixing it up, meaning he smiles in this one. I saw a pre-release screening and everyone that I spoke to agreed that it was a good movie. The special effects were really good, the airplanes seemed very realistic for the most part. The close ups seemed a little fake but the tactics seemed really good. I found a bit of cheesiness in the dialog at times but managed to not pay too much attention too it. It wasn't deep but kept you interested the whole time. Don't get me wrong, it was no Saving Private Ryan but it had enough action and drama to keep you interested. They even threw a bit of humor in to keep you loose in your seat. I would recommend it to anyone, just don't expect to walk away a changed person for having seen it. It was a fun movie with some good historical point.