merklekranz
This is one of my favorite WW2 movies. It pulls no punches, glorifies bravery, and is exciting to the finish. The non c.g.i. images are terrific, model planes crashing into studio rock walls are so much more impressive than a cartoon within a film. The acting is totally acceptable, and the story, while fictional, is unique. A thankfully brief attempt at romance even has a rather unpleasant conclusion, which flies against the usually mandatory happy ending. There is ample flying action, gorgeous mountain scenery, and of course the squadron of "Mosquitos'. If you are looking for an almost unknown war movie, this is one to watch. - MERK
lord woodburry
I saw the film 633 squadron when it was first released in '64. The film follows in the tradition of many great Air War Stories including DAWN PATROL. The score for the film is the finest musical adaptation or imitation of the revving aircraft engine. Cliff Robertson who was a good American actor played a credible leading role as wing commander. We did deem it odd that the British would make an American a Major in the Royal Air Force and appoint him wing commander. That could be the work of studios trying to sell the story here in the US.The perception of the colonial audience was that the mission portrayed was an attack on German Heavy Water experiments and that the attack took place earlier in the war. The scene of bombing the GESTAPO HQs came right out of an earlier film, 13 Rue Madeleine (1947)starring Jimmy Carney.Pre-Star Wars films like the live stage required a measure of "willing suspension of disbelief." I try to adjust myself to that before watching old films.
vegasniceguy
First, I must state that I was quite disappointed by the comment by a poster stating that the "lack of Americans saving the day" was the reason for so many low votes. That is ignorance to the highest degree. Winning WWII was a group effort with supreme contributions from many countries.I enjoyed what I saw, I thought the score was exceptional! While I am not a fan of current-day CGI-enhanced movies, the special effects, even for a 1964 movie, were below standard. It appeared to be a very low-budget film.It was a great story and one I would like to learn more about. Cliff Robertson put in his normal quality performance. And, how can you not like a movie with Angus Lennie! VNG
modistreet
When you see this movie one thought crosses your mind. Is this A made for TV movie released in theatres? The budget for this film appears to be miniscule. Cliff Robertson the protagonist was card board like throughout the movie. He retained the same expression through various scenes in the whole movie, reminding you of a soap opera actor. The build up to the climax was OK. The final R.A.F. assault scene was so pathetic that it was almost laughable. You could clearly see that the action sequence took place on a board room table. The bombs that were supposed to invoke an earthquake looked nothing more than a child's firecracker. All in all a disappointing ending. There have been many classic war movies made during the 60's, this wouldn't be one of them by a long shot.
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