Rating: 
Summary: A decent film
Review: This film is thrown off-balance by the presence of Russell Crowe. Instead of being a romantic melodrama about young men training to be airborne cannon fodder, it is a Russell Crowe Movie.Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. A Russell Crowe movie is usually a good movie. But he is so good--in such an untheatrical, restrained way--that he draws more attention to himself than is good for the movie. He made me want to watch him and only him. Consequently, the scenes without him became a bit boring. But watching his character's growth was so engrossing that I waited for him to come back. The movie does not take the easy ways out--characters have to make hard choices and live with the consequences. Everyone does not live happily ever after. All in all, good enough, but it might have been better, in some ways, had its star not been such a natural star.
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Summary: Future Stars to watch for
Review: This film is wonderful. Filmed on the beautiful plains of Manitoba, Canada, it has some wonderful scenery that is sorely lacking in todays congested films. It is my opinion that the acting was well done throughout, as the characters being portrayed are for the most part young men/boys, ill prepared for the horrors they are to face, and have grown up in a different era. One particular actor to watch for (demand!) is Guy Stewart, who plays Richard, whose scenes in the film were edited, yet what was left is a tease of what may yet be (giggles) A wonderful film through and through, if you are prepared to lose yourself to the tradgedies of another era. Adds to my understanding of those who have gone before. It was the top ranking film in Winnipeg, Manitoba for a couple of months with many veterans and older ladies reliving their memories with the portrayal on screen. I thank all who participated for this gift. I would love to have more opportunities to see Guy Stewart's (Richard) acting abilities better utilized on screen, as I'm certain that he has many gifts to demonstrate, other than those portrayed.
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Summary: Buy the video not the dvd
Review: This is a lovely little film. I liked this movie since my first viewing. But there is a new version on dvd that has ruined it. They've cut out 25 minutes, including the recitation of High Flight and the singing of Waltzing Matilda, high points in the movie.
So don't be fooled. Buy it on VHS.
Rating:
Summary: Not a great film
Review: This movie is all over the place-too many silly subplots. Its supposed to be a love story. What does the town hooker have anything to do with anything? The girl Crowe is in love with is ugly, he's way too good for her. Its truly hard to believe he would go for someone like her, and for someone in her position (she's married can't he find a single one?). He's such a hunk he could have gotten someone better. Because of this, the movie failed for me. Still, if you're a Crowe fan, he looks pretty good! But not as good as in some (kinda chubby).
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Summary: ...Better Than Stamps
Review: This movie is the saddest, most romantic movie I've seen since Zeffarelli's "Romeo & Juliet". First, let me say that I love Russell Crowe and anything that he does, but this movie showed a side of him I just loved-cute, cocky, spouting poetry and singing with his wonderful Aussie accent. You can't help but love him! The movie starts out bright and happy with Lachlan and Johnny, soaring in a Tiger Moth to Pachelbel's Canon, going to meet Johnny's girl. Lachlan is drawn to her married sister. Lachlan's take on life is that it's a collection of moments, that stay with you forever. I couldn't agree more. As the movie goes on, the spector of war looms over the characters and reality sets in. The ending will break your heart and never fails to make me cry. Watch it with someone you love.
Rating:
Summary: ...Better Than Stamps
Review: This movie is the saddest, most romantic movie I've seen since Zeffarelli's "Romeo & Juliet". First, let me say that I love Russell Crowe and anything that he does, but this movie showed a side of him I just loved-cute, cocky, spouting poetry and singing with his wonderful Aussie accent. You can't help but love him! The movie starts out bright and happy with Lachlan and Johnny, soaring in a Tiger Moth to Pachelbel's Canon, going to meet Johnny's girl. Lachlan is drawn to her married sister. Lachlan's take on life is that it's a collection of moments, that stay with you forever. I couldn't agree more. As the movie goes on, the spector of war looms over the characters and reality sets in. The ending will break your heart and never fails to make me cry. Watch it with someone you love.
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Summary: Do you like love stories?
Review: This was a very heart warming movie. Russell Crowe yet again takes a lemon and makes lemonade. He doesn't have to say much to display emotion. A great actor can make you feel without saying a word. Ladies and gentlemen I present to you a great actor, Mr. Russell Crowe.
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Summary: Added stars on second viewing...
Review: Unless you're living on Mars any Russell Crowe fan knows this isn't HIS favorite movie, but his "mother liked it." I can see why. The opening flight scene is worth the price of this movie. I suppose it could be said that some of the other cast members were "weak" (as previously complained), but I found it nice not to be manipulated by big star emoting in this sweet story and very endearing that Christianne Hirt had a couple very bad hair days throughout the film. (Is that why she kept referring to her hair during the "sea shore" scene?) The children in this film were hilarious...especially the little boy as he hardly said a word, but kept me giggling. What else can be said about Russell Crowe that hasn't already been expressed? He was born for the silver screen and aren't we movie addicts lucky! I'm sure we'll never read that a director wants "a Russell Crowe type." There is no such thing. The man can play anything.
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Summary: Added stars on second viewing...
Review: Unless you're living on Mars any Russell Crowe fan knows this isn't HIS favorite movie, but his "mother liked it." I can see why. The opening flight scene is worth the price of this movie. I suppose it could be said that some of the other cast members were "weak" (as previously complained), but I found it nice not to be manipulated by big star emoting in this sweet story and very endearing that Christianne Hirt had a couple very bad hair days throughout the film. (Is that why she kept referring to her hair during the "sea shore" scene?) The children in this film were hilarious...especially the little boy as he hardly said a word, but kept me giggling. What else can be said about Russell Crowe that hasn't already been expressed? He was born for the silver screen and aren't we movie addicts lucky! I'm sure we'll never read that a director wants "a Russell Crowe type." There is no such thing. The man can play anything.
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Summary: FOR THE MOMENT
Review: WHAT A GEM OF A MOVIE...ROMANTIC FROM THE OPENING SCENE. WHEN RUSSELL DROVE TO LIL'S HOUSE ON HIS MOTORCYCLE AND SAID..."I'M HERE TO TAKE MADAM TO THE SEASIDE," I COULD SEE HOW SHE COULDN'T RESIST...
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