Blu-ray

Red Tails

Anton van Beek  |  Dec 30, 2012

George Lucas' World War II air force drama struggles to get off the ground

There is undoubtedly a great film to be made about the story of the Tuskagee Airmen, but this George Lucas-produced effort isn't it. While the lavish visual effects allow the aerial dogfights to soar to exciting heights, the hackneyed plotting and inane dialogue ensure that the rest of the movie remains grounded. There are a few positives to note about this Blu-ray, such as the pin-sharp AVC 2.40:1 1080p encode and bombastic DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio. The real highlight though is a 67min documentary telling the true story of the Tuskagee Airmen, which is far more effective than the film itself.

Momentum Pictures, Region B BD, £20 Approx, On sale now
HCC VERDICT: 2/5

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