The Blue Max (1966) Reviews

The Blue Max (1966)
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Based on a novel by Jack D. Hunter, The Blue Max is a World War I aviation drama, told from the German point of view. Low-born infantryman George Peppard becomes a pilot, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, Peppard wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by general James Mason, who tolerates Peppard's affair with Mason's wife Ursula Andress. The canny Mason knows that, eventually, Peppard will be expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
George Peppard, James Mason, (more)
Director(s):
John Guillermin
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Daniel C.

This is a great movie that men and women will like. You must see the young George Peppard. It is about flying,ambition,deception,and ... I'll let you watch. Once again A MUST SEE

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Seth S.

One of the best endings in movie history. The last 5 minutes of The Blue Max is brilliant!

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Ron B.

I saw this film when it first came out on the largest screen available as a kid. Over the years I have been amazed how it still offers a war story that seems believable and compelling, from a German point of view. Several other movies have tried and failed to capture the same period of time and subject matter. It is also one of the rare occasions that I enjoyed the movie more then when I later read the book.

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Steven S.

One of the greatest war films ever. Beautifully filmed in Ireland with a tremendous movie score by Jerry Goldsmith. All the air scenes were flown by real pilots-no animation. This is an epic film probably my favorite of all-time. Great acting by a rock solid cast.

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Tim S.

WELL WORTH A RENT. A true large scale epic, with awesome aerial photography, great music, and an unconventional anti-hero as the lead. Plenty real planes, no CGI. Grim, cynical, and cruel in tone, with no feel-good compromises.Only minus is the actors are in front of dated rear screen projection, when "flying".

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Robert Y.

The 1966 movie is well worth your time to see it, especially if you enjoyed "Fly Boys" another WW1 air war movie. The plot was excellent, the actors were very good and the movie set was authentic looking and very believable. The movie keep me interested throughout its entire length. Good entertainment and I high recommend it.

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Briley V.

This is a good film and gives the viewer a good idea how air combat was during the first World War. As was already mentioned the last scenes of the film are fantastic. Plenty of combat scenes but the film is not dominated by them. There is a plot that involve the characters away from the battlefields.

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Kenneth M.

good acting, great story.

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Scott C.

One of my favorite movies from the 60's.

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Burton W.

I saw this movie before & it still is a great see.

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    Daniel C.

    This is a great movie that men and women will like. You must see the young George Peppard. It is about flying,ambition,deception,and ... I'll let you watch. Once again A MUST SEE

    Yes   |   No

     
    Seth S.

    One of the best endings in movie history. The last 5 minutes of The Blue Max is brilliant!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Ron B.

    I saw this film when it first came out on the largest screen available as a kid. Over the years I have been amazed how it still offers a war story that seems believable and compelling, from a German point of view. Several other movies have tried and failed to capture the same period of time and subject matter. It is also one of the rare occasions that I enjoyed the movie more then when I later read the book.

    Yes   |   No

     
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