Red Tails (2012)
Directed by Anthony
Hemingway this film inspired by real events stars Nate Parker, David
Oyelowo, Ne-Yo and Elijah Kelley. During WW2 African American fighter
pilots struggle against racial prejudice to be allowed to do their
part for the war effort.
As the “inspired by”
suggests factual accuracy is not necessarily this films strong point
and to be honest neither is a mature tone. At times the script is
overly simplistic and the characters lack any real depth as does the
exploration of the big issues at work here. The action sequences are
entertaining and certainly exciting but I am not sure this film ever
does justice to the story it is telling which is a big shame.
2/5
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