Above the Clouds
Above the Clouds

Above the Clouds

2003Movie100 minEnglish

Henri Lanvern is shooting a film in Thailand. One evening, at the end of the shooting, he sees a friend of the war, General Cao Ba Ky, escaped from a communist re-education camp. No more news from Lanvern since.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Peter SmithGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A widowed former pilot, struggling with his past and a strained relationship with his teenage son, takes a job as a crop duster in a small rural town. There, he forms an unlikely bond with a group of local youths and confronts his own demons while inspiring them to overcome their challenges.

Critical Reception

Above the Clouds received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its heartwarming themes and the performances of its cast, particularly John Travolta. However, some reviewers found the plot to be predictable and overly sentimental.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and family-friendly message.
  • John Travolta's performance as the troubled pilot was a highlight.
  • Some critics found the storyline to be a bit formulaic and sentimental.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's uplifting story and the father-son dynamic, finding it to be a touching and enjoyable watch. Some viewers felt the pacing could have been improved.

Fun Fact

While the film is set in a rural American town, it was primarily filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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