On this day of James Stewarts Birthday, I revisited this movie. After watching this, I have to admit it is still an excellent film. Whenever aviation history is taught, this should be required viewing. There are 2 major reasons for this.
Billy Wilder's script sticks with the story here. There are pleasant little flashbacks but every one of them are built into making the main story stronger. This script and story get perfect treatment and Wilder proves how great a writer he was. This is not an easy thing with this script. It could have been too long, too heavy handed, too overboard.
James Stewart proves how talented he is. He carries this entire over 2 hour film. Yes, there is a support cast, but in this case Stewart does such a great job that it is hard to imagine anyone else carrying the film like he does. This is one of Stewarts great performances. It is so good you can actually believe he is Lindbergh for over 2 Hours.
A very fitting Birthday film indeed for Stewart, his candles are all lit on the cake for this movie.
Billy Wilder's script sticks with the story here. There are pleasant little flashbacks but every one of them are built into making the main story stronger. This script and story get perfect treatment and Wilder proves how great a writer he was. This is not an easy thing with this script. It could have been too long, too heavy handed, too overboard.
James Stewart proves how talented he is. He carries this entire over 2 hour film. Yes, there is a support cast, but in this case Stewart does such a great job that it is hard to imagine anyone else carrying the film like he does. This is one of Stewarts great performances. It is so good you can actually believe he is Lindbergh for over 2 Hours.
A very fitting Birthday film indeed for Stewart, his candles are all lit on the cake for this movie.