Speed & Angels (2008)

Young Navy Officers, Jay and Meagan, have dreamt of becoming naval aviators flying the F-14 Tomcat since their childhoods. The film follows their two-and-a-half year journey as it takes ... See full summary »

Director:

Peyton Wilson

Stars:

Jay Consalvi, Meagan Varley

Cast

Credited cast:
Jay Consalvi	...	Himself
Meagan Varley	...	Herself

Storyline

Young Navy Officers, Jay and Meagan, have dreamt of becoming naval aviators flying the F-14 Tomcat since their childhoods. The film follows their two-and-a-half year journey as it takes them through dogfights in the Nevada desert, night landings on aircraft carriers in the Atlantic, and eventually to the biggest challenge young officers face: wartime deployments to Iraq.

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Plot Keywords:

navy | dogfight | f 14 | flying | tomcat | 

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Taglines:

Behind Every Fighter Pilot Is A Dream

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 on appeal for strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 February 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Oi angeloi ton ouranon

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spellbound Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 95 min (DVD)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Filmmakers might not know that navy fliers are not called "Navy pilots", but rather "naval aviators", as seen in some of the between-scene titling. This is a distinction of great dignity to naval aviators who see themselves better fliers than other branch "pilots".

User Reviews

Excellent movie; superb production values

As a former naval officer (non-aviator), I was interested in the film as fellow wearer of the uniform.

The movie told the real story of two dedicated people who persevered and achieved their dreams, motivated by my favorite impulses: patriotism, duty, and the quest for achievement and excellence. This makes for a perfect feel-good energy that permeates the movie - from scenes at the VFW hall to vignettes of their middle America lives.

I've read mention of Top Gun in these reviews, and wonder "what's the point?" Top Gun is entertainment in its own right, as is Speed & Angels in its right. There really is no point in comparing them, and I don't quite "get" the purpose of doing so.

So, if you seek a patriotic uplift, and restored confidence in at least some of our young people's sense of duty, watch this movie.