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The Blue Angels (2024)

The Blue Angels poster
Directed by
Paul Crowder
Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 34m
Rated
G
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 34 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows the elite flight demonstration squadron of the United States Navy. It showcases their aerial maneuvers and training with stunning airborne footage. The film focuses on the spectacle of the performances rather than personal stories of the pilots.

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What happens

The Blue Angels is a 2024 American documentary film about the Blue Angels pilots of the United States Navy. It was directed by Paul Crowder and released ahead of Memorial Day weekend by Amazon MGM Studios; on May 17, 2024, in IMAX theaters and on May 23, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the flying shots, but criticized the lack of human drama. Critics have described the film as an advertisement for the U.S. military. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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