Game of Aces (2016) User Reviews

Big desert for small film

[thetanguy · 3/10 · 14 June 2017]

The idea behind the movie is quite OK, but why is the German so evil (bark bark I iz ein evil soldier !!) , the English lady so pale with a perfect makeup and the washed-up American so... American?

I don't want to reveal the plot or the twist but how in god's name did they manage to find themselves at the exact same point in this huge a** desert?

and wouldn't the sandstorm maybe cover some key elements?

Anyway : - German soldier evil laugh "check" - American sad back story "check" - Perfect desert proof makeup "check"

watch it only if you have absolutely nothing better to do (such as setting the table, or washing the dishes)

Lost in the dessert

[lc-661-372948 · 3/10 · 29 September 2017]

This movie appealed to me by the theme and period; Dessert, WW1, action and adventure. The story about the German fighter-pilot (ace) that crashed in the Egyptian dessert and the couple sent out to rescue him and his secret intelligence was interesting too. But I might have had too high expectations for this movie – because it was a big disappointment for several reasons: There is a strange Tarantino-feel to the title-texts, just like the music is completely out of place too being like something from a Western. Then all the characters was so cliché (German = evil, British = civilized, American = heroic and reckless), and at the same time all of them was kind of annoying. So the first 45 minutes carried by their dialog was a real bore. The camera-angles could have supported the drama – but instead often felt static and plain. Even the tones and colors was grey'ish instead of warm and saturated – which could have improved the pictures a lot. Then historically I guess many things can be wrong too – like if the airplane-types was used in Egypt etc. – but I can accept that. So many good ingredients was just wasted and yes – lost in the dessert. I give it a 4 for idea and the effort.

Don't waste your time

[easy_eight · 1/10 · 25 November 2017]

Stupid plot that did not make much sense, lousy acting, predictable characters. I have no idea why this movie was even released. I could go on and on, but I have said as much as is worthwhile. You will be disappointed with this movie. This is one of those movies that you end up yelling at the screen in disbelief.

turn back now

[hobartjimson · 1/10 · 10 August 2019]

Let's see: An American flying for the British in the desert in WW1, a British nurse wearing stretch pants which didn't exist in 1918, and a downed German pilot. 23 minutes into the movie and the dialogue was already trite, the stereotyping of the American was old, and there was no sign of a plot. Save yourself; don't even start watching this.

one of the worst movies ever

[omar-general · 1/10 · 5 April 2020]

Save your time don't watch this seriously, I don't know how the rate reached 4 either, too boring, too slow, very silly, only the desert looks good but seeing photos of the old egypt gonna be much better

Additional Goof

[scotthatfield · 8/10 · 10 May 2020]

The German's uniform is basically correct except the Iron Cross ribbon on the button hole is WWII. Also the pocket knife is of modern design.

All aces! A winning adventure film

[imdb-52846 · 10/10 · 14 March 2017]

Excellent adventure film set in the Egyptian desert in WW1 (circa 1917). A truly engaging film with a twisty plot filmed in a superb desert location (near Death Valley). And nice close action photography of biplanes (none actually flown by the ace pilot main characters). (spoiler:) Essentially three characters: an ace pilot German double- agent who only speaks German, a bilingual English nurse, and an American ex-baseball player, grounded ace pilot. Brilliant chase scene and a struggle to the death over stolen intelligence, with no sex, romance, or gratuitous violence. Rated R for some appropriate cussing.

A must see!

[jlee-39837 · 10/10 · 28 November 2017]

In an era which I love, I adored this film. Set in the Arabian desert during WW1, a lovely English nurse and a strong headed American pilot are brought together to find a missing German ace which turns out to be a deadly game of deception and survival. Filled with adventure, suspense and cheeky comments .. pay attention as the story unfolds bringing you to a surprising ending...It captured me. The trailer gives nothing away.

This is an adventure and it gets better as the more you see.

[jimsbaddog · 8/10 · 19 May 2018]

I read the review and I certainly disagree. It may seem a little as they are driving across the desert but then it gets interesting. Its not a quick slam dunk movie but takes you into wandering whats going on the further it gets. And you also never really know who the goods guys are till the very end. Watch it carefully and you will be satisfied in the end. If you take the negative iew then you won't enjoy it and might as well stop before its gets going.