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Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Bel Powley, Barry Keoghan, Stephen Campbell Moore, Sam Hazeldine, Josiah Cross, Ncuti Gatwa (mehr)Streaming (1)
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Part One (E01)
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Part Two (E02)
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Part Three (E03)
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Part Four (E04)
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Part Five (E05)
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Part Six (E06)
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Part Seven (E07)
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Part Eight (E08)
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Part Nine (E09)
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Masters of the Air follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen, and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Portraying the psychological and emotional price paid by these young men as they helped destroy the horror of Hitler’s Third Reich, is at the heart of “Masters of the Air.” Some were shot down and captured; some were wounded or killed. And some were lucky enough to make it home. Regardless of individual fate, a toll was exacted on them all. (Apple TV+)
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The third series from producers Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg shifts its focus to the American Air Force during WWII. And no, I don't want to compare it to Band of Brothers – this is a different setting, different people, and a different time of filming, and it really shows. While the ground warfare was brutal, up in the planes, it was more of a noble affair. The boys here exemplify the spirited American youth of the 40s – heroes who not only live their stories but also enjoy them, somewhat shielded by the skies. However, once the story touches down, it takes a more interesting and intense turn. Over nine episodes, there are surprisingly few iconic battle scenes. Some aerial moments are unforgettable, yet many of them are repetitive, which is perhaps the only downside, costing the series a star. Ultimately, it’s a solid piece of work but not the best in its genre. Still, we should be grateful for such a well-made story.
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The 2024 series cannonade continues, and this time Apple is throwing its hand in with quite possibly the best World War II thing we'll see this year, because there probably won't be any other competition. The Zone of Interest (or rather, disinterest), of course, is just peering out the window and silently envying. The series focuses on the pilots of the 100th Bombardment Squadron and I don't think I've seen anything more cinematically close to the Air Force. The horror of the pilots and what they have to go through is almost palpable and I devoured the entire series without blinking an eye. Of the characters, the best were Austin Butler, Callum Turner and Nate Mann, who’s so cool, with angel wings on his back. Barry Keoghan was also great in a smaller role. What annoyed me a little about the series, though, was that they rotated a bunch of characters from episode to episode and I couldn't really build a proper relationship, but considering the suicide missions they were sent on I can't fault that too much. The best episodes are without a doubt 3 and 5, which have the most action packed passages, it was a decent Battlefield in the air, with Cary Joji Fukunaga surprising with some nice gore at times, and the ending is properly touching. I liked the fact that there were concentration camps as well and the riot in the finale is a decent atmospheric gem. For me a wonderful affair that presents WWII from a slightly different angle, but does it in an honest and heartfelt way. So Fukunaga has handled the subject with grace and can definitely take credit for its success. It doesn't lack much for a full score. 85%.
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It's far from the raucousness and raw, frenetically filmed real-time action of Band of Brothers, but Masters of the Air manages to be most of the time on a similar level to The Pacific. The handsome Austin Butler performs exactly as expected, and the rest of the characters are thankfully not overshadowed by him. The aerial battles feel a bit repetitive and generic after a few episodes, but there are a few adrenaline-fueled moments, and the sound design is very solid. Still, I can't help but say that the 20 years older Pearl Harbor often looked better, more carefully and honestly technically executed.
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The long-awaited war epic directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, overseen by names like Hanks and Spielberg, has finally seen the light of day. While it doesn't quite reach the heights of Band of Brothers (which was simply an extraordinary cinematic experience), it’s still a remarkable work that will resonate with you long after viewing! Masters of the Air excels in two aspects where it stands out compared to most of its competition. Firstly, it tells the story of American bomber pilots during World War II, a narrative you won’t find much elsewhere. And secondly, it offers absolutely top-notch performances from all involved. The plot may play out on multiple fronts simultaneously, but it works. Whether it’s the simple everyday life on the base, the adrenaline-pumping sequences during aerial combat, or the depiction of prisoners in Nazi camps, I thoroughly enjoyed it. For me, it’s an 8/10.
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