Red Tails (2:00) 2012

Red Tails is a movie inspired by the true events. The Tuskegee Airmen were African American pilots who served in Italy during WWII. Due to low expectations that comes with racisim and prejudice, The Red Tails were given flying assignments that were considered routine. When the American bombers were being shot down by the Germans in high numbers and losses were high, the Red Tails were finally given a forward mission. The fliers performed so well that not one bomber was lost on their first mission. Red Tails has strengths and weaknesses. It's strength is the telling of the herioc actions of the Tuskegee Airmen in military history, It also show how the most respected fighter groups  had to overcome adversity, segregation, poor equipment and negative press. George Lucas, the director,  filmed a lot of movie in the sky. There are lot of dogfights, fancy flying, and planes being shot down. The weakness is with some of the dialogue with the men as they were sitting around awaiting orders. Terence Howard was excellent as the Colonel who fought for his men and expressed his high expectations to them. Cuba Gooding, Jr. drove me crazy when he smoked his pipe, it seemed hokey.  However, that is a minor complaint. This is a good movie. There is some language but I would suggest the high school students or students who have an interest in American history, would enjoy learning about the Red Tails and the importance of their contribution in the war.