At The Movies

The Blue Max Runtime: 156 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United Kingdom / United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A World War I aerial epic about the ruthless ambition of a German fighter pilot seeking the coveted Blue Max medal, and the cost of glory in modern warfare. Ratings: My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Not rated by The Dove Foundation IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 100% Metacritic: Not available TMDb: Insufficient data Plot Summary: Lt. Bruno Stachel, a former infantry corporal of modest origin, transfers to the Imperial German Air Service in 1918. Obsessed with earning the Blue Max by shooting down 20 enemy aircraft, Stachel pursues aerial victories with single-minded ambition. Along the way he clashes with aristocratic pilots such as Lt. Willi von Klugermann, whose privileged background Stachel resents. Stachel’s ruthless tactics include a controversial kill of an observation plane and a lie about an opponent’s victory that bring...

Baa Baa Black Sheep Age Rating: TV-PG Studio: Universal Television Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A Total Runtime: 1,622 minutes "The story of Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington and his fighter squadron during World War II." Plot Summary Baa Baa Black Sheep is a television series chronicling the exploits of Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and the Black Sheep Squadron, a group of U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilots in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The series focuses on the camaraderie, courage, and challenges faced by Boyington and his pilots as they engage in intense air battles, navigate military bureaucracy, and confront the personal costs of war. It blends historical events with dramatic storytelling, emphasizing both heroism and human vulnerability. Critics Review The series was praised for its realistic aerial combat sequences, character development, and historical detail. Critics highlighted its engaging storytelling and strong performances,...

The Concorde... Airport '79 Runtime: 94 minutes Rating: PG Studio: Universal Pictures Franchise: Airport Franchise Position: 4 Tagline: “The race for the ultimate power... will cost them everything.” Trailer link Cast link:  Ratings My Rating: 6.5/10 Dove Foundation Rating : Family Approved  IMDb Rating : 4.8/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 0%  Metacritic: N/A Plot Summary The Concorde... Airport '79 follows the thrilling adventures aboard the supersonic Concorde jet, which becomes the target of sabotage by terrorists. As the plane races to complete a critical mission, the crew and passengers face life-threatening challenges. The film combines high-speed aerial action with suspense and the familiar ensemble drama that defines the Airport series. Critics Review Critics generally panned The Concorde... Airport '79 for its predictable plot, weak character development, and over-the-top special effects. It was considered the weakest installment in the franchise, lacking the tension...

Airport '77 Runtime: 116 minutes Rating: PG Studio: Universal Pictures Franchise: Airport Franchise Position: 3 Tagline: “The plane was hijacked...but this time the hijackers were nature itself.” Trailer link Cast link Ratings My Rating: 7/10 IMDb Rating: 6.0/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 36%  Metacritic: N/A Plot Summary Airport '77 takes the disaster formula underwater when a luxury Boeing 747 is hijacked and crashes into the Atlantic Ocean, sinking to the ocean floor. Trapped inside the submerged plane, passengers face dwindling air supply and rising panic while rescue teams race against time to save them. The film blends suspenseful underwater rescue action with personal drama, highlighting human courage and resourcefulness in extreme circumstances. Critics Review Reviews of Airport '77 were mixed, with praise for its special effects and underwater sequences but criticism for predictable plotting and melodrama. The film continued the Airport franchise's formula of intertwi...

Airport 1975 Runtime: 94 minutes Rating: PG Studio: Universal Pictures Franchise: Airport Franchise Position: 2 Tagline: “Get ready for takeoff!” Trailer link Cast link Ratings My Rating: 6.5/10 IMDb Rating : 5.9/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 37%  Metacritic: N/A Plot Summary In Airport 1975, a mid-air collision severely damages a passenger plane, forcing the stewardess and a small group of survivors to rely on the heroic efforts of rescue teams. When the pilot is injured, a passenger must try to fly the crippled aircraft to safety. The film focuses on the tense rescue operation and the personal dramas of those involved, delivering action and suspense in a classic disaster movie style. Critics Review Critics generally found Airport 1975 to be a formulaic and less compelling follow-up to the original. The film relies heavily on disaster clichés and offers less character development, though it features some thrilling sequences and special effects for its time. Despite mixed reviews, it ...

Airport Runtime: 129 minutes Rating: PG Studio: Universal Pictures Franchise: Airport Franchise Position: 1 Tagline: “There’s a storm coming and no one can stop it.” Trailer link:  Cast link:   Ratings My Rating: 7.5/10 IMDb Rating : 6.8/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 64%  Metacritic : 62  Plot Summary Airport is a classic disaster film centered around the chaos at Lincoln International Airport during a massive snowstorm. Mel Bakersfeld (Burt Lancaster), the airport manager, struggles to keep operations running smoothly as multiple crises unfold — including a suicidal passenger planning to blow up a plane mid-flight. Meanwhile, airline pilot Joe Patroni (George Kennedy) tries to save the day amid the tension. The film weaves together intersecting storylines of love, heroism, and disaster with a large ensemble cast, setting the template for many disaster films that followed. Critics Review Critics had mixed feelings about Airport, praising its ambitious ensemble cast and ...

Airplane! Runtime: 88 minutes Rating: PG Studio: Paramount Pictures Franchise: None Franchise Position: N/A Tagline: “From the creators of The Kentucky Fried Movie.” Trailer link Cast link Ratings My Rating: 9/10 IMDb Rating : 7.7/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 97%  Metacritic : 72  Plot Summary Airplane! is a classic spoof comedy that hilariously parodies disaster films, especially those about airplane crises. When the passengers and crew of a commercial flight fall ill due to food poisoning, a traumatized ex-fighter pilot named Ted Striker (Robert Hays) must overcome his fears to land the plane safely. Filled with absurd visual gags, rapid-fire jokes, and deadpan delivery, the film lampoons everything from melodramatic dialogue to slapstick physical comedy, all while delivering a surprisingly heartfelt story about courage and redemption. Critics Review Critics universally praise Airplane! as one of the greatest comedy films ever made, applauding its sharp wit, clever parody, and...

Air Force (1943), NR, Total Runtime: 2 hr 9 min Title: Air Force Runtime: 129 minutes Age Rating: NR Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: Franchise Position #: Tagline: "The First to Fight, The First to Win!" Trailer link Cast list Ratings My rating: 7/10 The Dove Foundation : Not rated  IMDb : 7.3/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 91%  Metacritic: No score available Plot Summary Set during the early days of World War II, Air Force, The follows the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber as they embark on perilous missions in the Pacific Theater. The story focuses on the pilots and crew members of the Flying Fortress, highlighting their camaraderie, courage, and sacrifice in the face of constant danger. The film begins with the crew stationed at Hawaii just before the attack on Pearl Harbor, thrusting them immediately into the chaos of war. It portrays the grueling nature of air combat, the emotional toll on servicemen and their families, and the steadfast determination to protect their...

Firefox (1982), PG, 2 hr 16 min Franchise #1 “The most devastating killing machine ever built... his job is to steal it.” Trailer --- Main Cast Clint Eastwood – Mitchell Gant Freddie Jones – Kenneth Aubrey David Huffman – Buckholz Warren Clarke – Pavel Upenskoy Ronald Lacey – Semelovsky Kenneth Colley – Colonel Kontarsky Klaus Löwitsch – General Vladimirov Stefan Schnabel – First Secretary Thomas Hill – Dr. Baranovich Kai Wulff – Lt. Colonel Voskov --- Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 7/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb : 6.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 38% Metacritic : 39/100 --- Plot Summary Firefox tells the story of Mitchell Gant, a former U.S. Air Force pilot and Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD. Recruited for a top-secret mission, Gant must infiltrate the Soviet Union and steal the MiG-31 “Firefox”—a revolutionary aircraft equipped with thought-controlled weapons systems. With the help of Soviet dissidents and Western operatives, Gant navigates a deadly game of deception and s...

Goldfinger (1964), PG, 1 hr 50 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 3 (Release Order: Third film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: Everything he touches turns to excitement! Main Cast Sean Connery as James Bond Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore Gert Frobe as Auric Goldfinger Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson Harold Sakata as Oddjob Tania Mallet as Tilly Masterson Bernard Lee as M Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Desmond Llewelyn as Q Martin Benson as Mr. Solo Reviews Synopsis Bond is sent to investigate gold magnate Auric Goldfinger, whose shady dealings are raising red flags at MI6. Things escalate quickly when Bond uncovers a plot to attack Fort Knox and contaminate the U.S. gold supply. With a deadly henchman named Oddjob, a private army of female pilots, and one of the most iconic villains in Bond history, this mission is pure 1960s spy adventure. Overview Goldfinger is the film that cemented the Bond formula—gadgets, girls, quips, and a stylish megalomaniac v...