Red Tails
Red Tails

Red Tails

2012Movie125 minEnglish

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users75%
Director: Anthony HemingwayGenres: Action, Drama, War

Plot Summary

Set during World War II, Red Tails follows the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American fighter pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Despite facing racism and discrimination, these brave men distinguish themselves in combat, proving their skill and courage against the enemy. Their daring missions and unwavering patriotism inspire a nation and challenge prevailing prejudices.

Critical Reception

Red Tails received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While praised for its aerial combat sequences and the historical significance of its subject matter, some critics found the plot and character development to be somewhat conventional. Audience reception was generally more favorable, appreciating the film's inspirational story and action.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning aerial sequences and the importance of telling the Tuskegee Airmen's story.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.
  • Hailed as an inspiring tribute to a group of overlooked heroes.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's action-packed dogfights and its depiction of the Tuskegee Airmen's struggle against adversity and racism. Many found it to be an inspiring and well-made war movie.

Fun Fact

George Lucas, the film's executive producer, had been developing the project for over 20 years, driven by a desire to tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, inspired by his father's experiences during WWII.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Yeah, I came into this long after seeing HBO's Tuskegee Airmen, which kind of stared everyone on earth and was brilliantly acted and had a great and compelling plot. So this is kind of a bias review. Compared to the HBO original movie...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I have to say that I was a wee bit disappointed in this movie. I felt it was surprisingly mediocre and very “Hollywood”. The good parts are the flight scenes and the special effects. They are enjoyable to watch and reasonably well done. ...