WATCH NOW
FLYBOYS
This film is inspired by the story of the Lafayette Escadrille. During World War I, before the United States entered the war, some Americans were flying for the French military.
At the time, the average life expectancy of a pilot in war was six weeks. The film explains what happened to the pilots who survived One of them was among the first pilots for the U.S. Postal Service.
The Americans who risked their lives include Blaine Rawlings, who heads to France to avoid jail, and an African American named Eugene Skinner (Abdul Salis), who encounters prejudice.
Today, many of us know little about U.S. involvement in World War I (1914-1918), when the role of aviation in war was in its infancy. The film itself is historical It’s the first to be shot completely with a Panavision Genesis 35mm digital camera (no film stock was used), although Scary Movie 4 (2006) was the first to be released in this format. This change in technology means more highly defined images and special effects. The average filmgoer may not notice the difference.
Like many war films, Flyboys makes a statement about the meaninglessness of war. By 1916, one million people had already died during this conflict and millions more would follow. Flyboys shows that these men fought for their friends more than an ideology.
If high altitude battle scenes appeal to you, Flyboys will have you at the edge of your seat. Some inspiration but a challenge to watch wartime violence, suicide, some profanity.
For more movies like FLYBOYS (2006) visit Hurawatch.
Also watch: