The Wings of Eagles

1957

Action / Biography / Drama / War

13
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 33% · 6 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 56% · 2.5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.6/10 10 5023 5K

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Plot summary

The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.

Director

John Ford Photo
John Ford

Top cast

Stuart Holmes Photo
Stuart Holmes as Producer
Louis Jean Heydt Photo
Louis Jean Heydt as Dr. John Keye
Edmund Lowe Photo
Edmund Lowe as Adm. Moffett
Kenneth Gibson Photo
Kenneth Gibson as Party Guest
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Blu B 6 / 10

There isn't really anything broken about this but

There isn't really anything broken about this but there isn't much particulary good either as it's very mediocre all around. The first 45 minutes feel like they could have been cut down to 10-15 minutes as it feels very dragged out. Second, this has a tone problem where it is way too light hearted and almost a comedy feel throughout the entire runtime. The slapstick fights in the first half with the Army Navy guys is so out of place. So it makes it very hard to take anything serious whenever you break it up with a joke or smile it off like it was nothing. Also, it's just not that interesting visually to look at especially when he's paralyzed. We don't even see his face or really see much of a struggle. It also just doesn't do a good job tying the family drama with the war contributions he makes. This needed to take itself more seriously, have a better lead man who could evoke more emotion maybe like Brando, and do a better job weaving the family drama into this while also cutting afew scenes. There are some cool shots here and there, the stock WWII footage is cool, and it is interesting seeing Wayne recover in the few moments it takes itself serious. O'Hara is wasted in this also and really disappears in the second half. It's laughable how they gave her a sliver of silver hair to make her old. Besides that, unless your a big die hard John Wayne fan I can't recommend this to most people. He's just not the best in this role and has trouble conveying more emotional and dramatic moments. Now whether that's the problems with the script/tone not allowing it or him I can't tell. But regardless most should skip this.
Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

Fairly average approach to an unusual studio movie

Fairly average approach to an unusual studio movie. This one is a biopic about a successful Hollywood screenwriter, known for his post WWII war films which often starred John Wayne. In this film the Duke portrays the man who helped him break out of the Western genre - this time as a hotshot pilot who finds new ways to remain useful even after being paralyzed/crippled. That's right... the Duke plays a man who's both physically & emotionally crippled! A great supporting cast as well, so watch for familiar faces.
Reviewed by R T 6 / 10

Wayne's over-the-top acting fits this film, about a

Wayne's over-the-top acting fits this film, about a true character
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