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Red Tails

Release Date: Jan 20, 2012
Rated: Some sequences of war violence
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama
Director:Anthony Hemingway
Cast:Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Bryan Cranston, Nate Parker, David Oyelowo. Full cast + crew

Synopsis

The thrilling true story of the Tuskegee Airmen buzzes to the big screen in this epic war adventure from executive producer George Lucas and first-time feature director Anthony Hemingway. In the fire and chaos of World War II, the U.S. military recruits a fearless group of African-American fighter pilots to help reclaim the skies over Europe. Discriminated against both as citizens and as soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen take flight in planes distinguished by distinctive red tails, and fight to defeat the...more

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2.5

Dave White Profile <h3>Dave White</h3> <p><strong>Your Movies.com Man at the Multiplex</strong></p> <br /> <p>Dave White's first movie review was of the animated feature Snoopy Come Home. He was seven years old...<a href="http://www.movies.com/movie-reviews/dave-white">Read full profile</a></p>

Heroism trumping history.

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1.5

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Never takes off.

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Other Critics

3.0

46 out of 100 Metascore^®

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For Families

OK for kids 13+

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Avg. Rating: 4.57

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If you're an African American, you should see and support this film... by HakatRe
As an African American and a pilot, I take the history and accomplishments of the 332nd Fighter Group (The Tuskegee Airmen) more seriously than most, I guess....

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i was having a really bad day at work. i was going to skip this movie...but i thought, perhaps going to the theater will take me away from my miserable day....