Lili Taylor and River Phoenix are perfect for this simple little story about a young marine in town for a little fun before being sent to Vietnam. I had never heard of this kind of dogfight before. I hope it never really existed but whether it did or did not exist doesn't affect this terrific little film. Great use of pre Beatles 60s music and the film adequately captures the mood and feeling of the time.
If you are over 50 now, this one will stay with you for years after you watch it. Films are at their best when the most effort is spent on performances and storytelling. I like big budget nonsense films as well as most anybody but the films that stay with me are often the simple heartfelt stories somebody has to tell. Congratulations to all involved. Dogfight is an absolute bullseye, dead center on target.
If you are over 50 now, this one will stay with you for years after you watch it. Films are at their best when the most effort is spent on performances and storytelling. I like big budget nonsense films as well as most anybody but the films that stay with me are often the simple heartfelt stories somebody has to tell. Congratulations to all involved. Dogfight is an absolute bullseye, dead center on target.