Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag

2004

Documentary

2
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 72% · 16 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 72% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 664 664

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Plot summary

Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag follows American F-15 Eagle pilot John Stratton as he trains with some of the world’s best pilots. The movie depicts Stratton’s progression through the challenging and dangerous exercises of Operation Red Flag, the international training program for air forces of allied countries.

Director

Stephen Low Photo
Stephen Low

Top cast

Michel Perron Photo
Michel Perron as Additional Voice
Charles Edwin Powell Photo
Charles Edwin Powell as Additional Voice
Harald Winter Photo
Harald Winter as Voice
John Stratton Photo
John Stratton as Self
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445.6 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
12 hr 48 min
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914.56 MB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
12 hr 48 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Internist 8 / 10

The IMAX process has never been put to better use

Notwithstanding the outrageously low score awarded to this film by at least one self-proclaimed "frustrated" reviewer, this is a terrific flick.Obviously (and thankfully) exploiting the spectacular IMAX technology, director Stephen Low provides us, the uninitiated, with shot after shot of awesome and awe-inspiring aerial combat and the planes that participate in it. This is a movie that simultaneously wows us with aesthetics and excitement. Indeed, isn't that what fighter pilots have said so often - that 'it's beautiful but scary up there'.In addition to the breathtaking cinematography and heart-stopping action sequences, I was especially impressed by some of the less glamorous depictions. The shots inside the AWAC plane are simply exquisite. In fact, I would have guessed that the luscious views we see of the computer displays on board that intelligence craft would have forever remained off limits to us civilians. Likewise, we are treated to stunning panoramas of the airfield and runways at Nelles AFB. Wow! A super example of something that must be seen to be appreciated.And that's just it. 'Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag', Low's brilliant work, allows us to SEE modern air warfare first hand and up close. The IMAX process has never been put to better use.
Reviewed by imdb-4150 7 / 10

Very entertaining and informative

I took my kids, 4M,6M,and 9F to this.They all enjoyed it as I did. Lots of things get blown up. Cool! I did have to explain that there was no one in those vehicles.There are invigorating flight sequences and the narrator explains things as he goes along. The visuals lift it from a 5 to a 7.There are continuity issues as another commenter has noted, making it difficult to follow for anyone with any orientation. This is often a problem with films. It is necessary to let go of those issues to enjoy the film.It was difficult to keep track of the story. A more direct story line would be appreciated.Well worth it!
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