Red Tails (2012) movie poster

Red Tails (2012)

"High-Octane Action and Daring Dogfights!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 44% (RT: 41%, MC: 46) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistoryWar

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Director
Anthony Hemingway
Runtime
2h 5m
Country
United States of America, Czech Republic
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (673 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metacritic
46
Cast
Bryan Cranston as Colonel William Mortamus
David Oyelowo as Joe 'Lightning' Little
Cuba Gooding Jr. as Major Emanuelle Stance
Daniela Ruah as Sofia
Terrence Howard as Col. A.J. Bullard
Andre Royo as Antwan 'Coffee' Coleman
Robert Kazinsky as Chester
Lee Tergesen as Colonel Jack Tomlinson
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 673 votes. Critics scored it lower at 44%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Anthony Hemingway cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Red Tails was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Red Tails is a 2012 drama, history, war film directed by Anthony Hemingway. The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II. The film has been rated by 673 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Red Tails delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Red Tails (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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