I watched the first two docuseries episodes three times to finally grasp the over-all dramatic storyline.
Moreover I researched the nonfiction literary/museum resource materials including 101 year old USAF Major John "Lucky" Luckadoo's interview that reveals more substantial details about the 100th.
That's a precious gem of some 20 minutes to watch on YouTube because Lucky boils down the whole experience from training to completing 25 missions with lucidity.
In honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWII makes the enduring historic trilogy tribute worthy of the highest praise in reminding generations to the "right over might" call to arms in a time "...that would live in infamy."
From Band Of Brothers and The Pacific to the concluding Masters of the Air installment encompasses realistic insights towards the history of Americas' front line combat battles. I would include Greyhound in that category as well. (I had one cousin in Easy Company and two in an Army artillery unit who were KIA in the Battle of Bastogne. My father was a Naval officer on a destroyer in the North Atlantic escorting merchant/troop ship convoys.)
However the production at times wavers on aesthetic endearment though CGI realism has merits in portraying the B-17 Flying Fortress crew's challenging "white knuckle" moments.
Those terrifying, staying alive "hold your breath" flying through indiscriminate anti aircraft flack scenes during their bombing runs is hair raising.
The 'fort' is a very durable, nearly indestructible and admirable aircraft. That's the protagonist in these two episodes.
The 'fort' interior/exterior action shots are authentically vivid. As well depicted is the German Luftwaffe ME 109 fighter planes' strafing attacks.
It's notable that the story chronicles factual events overall, yet there are issues with the lack of dialogue's articulated set ups, characterization, continuity and pivotal moments.
One issue is the opening scene that augers into "duck soup". I just can't get past it because there's no buy-in. Cringe. Another is the cocky banter with RAF pilots. It's too distracting to watch.
The issue with mumbling audio is probably Apple's streaming service default compared to Netflix. I used subtitles on my second viewing to see what I missed.
The opening credits sequence gives a lot away looking like a promotional trailer.
And now that I throughly briefed myself about the Bloody 100th's history I can watch the rest of the series knowing what transpired by overlooking the stated issues.
Moreover I researched the nonfiction literary/museum resource materials including 101 year old USAF Major John "Lucky" Luckadoo's interview that reveals more substantial details about the 100th.
That's a precious gem of some 20 minutes to watch on YouTube because Lucky boils down the whole experience from training to completing 25 missions with lucidity.
In honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWII makes the enduring historic trilogy tribute worthy of the highest praise in reminding generations to the "right over might" call to arms in a time "...that would live in infamy."
From Band Of Brothers and The Pacific to the concluding Masters of the Air installment encompasses realistic insights towards the history of Americas' front line combat battles. I would include Greyhound in that category as well. (I had one cousin in Easy Company and two in an Army artillery unit who were KIA in the Battle of Bastogne. My father was a Naval officer on a destroyer in the North Atlantic escorting merchant/troop ship convoys.)
However the production at times wavers on aesthetic endearment though CGI realism has merits in portraying the B-17 Flying Fortress crew's challenging "white knuckle" moments.
Those terrifying, staying alive "hold your breath" flying through indiscriminate anti aircraft flack scenes during their bombing runs is hair raising.
The 'fort' is a very durable, nearly indestructible and admirable aircraft. That's the protagonist in these two episodes.
The 'fort' interior/exterior action shots are authentically vivid. As well depicted is the German Luftwaffe ME 109 fighter planes' strafing attacks.
It's notable that the story chronicles factual events overall, yet there are issues with the lack of dialogue's articulated set ups, characterization, continuity and pivotal moments.
One issue is the opening scene that augers into "duck soup". I just can't get past it because there's no buy-in. Cringe. Another is the cocky banter with RAF pilots. It's too distracting to watch.
The issue with mumbling audio is probably Apple's streaming service default compared to Netflix. I used subtitles on my second viewing to see what I missed.
The opening credits sequence gives a lot away looking like a promotional trailer.
And now that I throughly briefed myself about the Bloody 100th's history I can watch the rest of the series knowing what transpired by overlooking the stated issues.
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