At The Movies

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...

Title : The Incredible Mr. Limpet Year : 1964 MPAA Rating : Not Rated (pre-ratings era, considered G-equivalent by today’s standards) Total Runtime : 99 minutes Tagline : "The fish story only he could tell… because he lived it!" Main Cast Don Knotts as Henry Limpet Carole Cook as Bessie Limpet Jack Weston as George Stickel Andrew Duggan as Admiral Harlock Larry Keating as General Reviews Synopsis This is the story of Henry Limpet, a shy, mild-mannered bookkeeper who really wishes he were a fish. That wish comes true in the most unexpected way when he falls into the ocean and magically transforms into one. As a fish, he finally finds purpose—helping the U.S. Navy during WWII by locating enemy submarines. It's equal parts fantasy, patriotism, and Don Knotts awkwardness. Overview The Incredible Mr. Limpet is that quirky blend of live-action and animation that only the 1960s could truly pull off. It’s charmingly weird and genuinely heartfelt. Don Knotts, as usual, plays the l...