Masters Of The Air Review: 4 Ups & 6 Downs
1. Up: It's Telling A Story Rarely Told
The best part of Masters of the Air is the story it tells; not the way it tells it or who populates the story, but the light it shines on servicemen in World War II whose tales have rarely been seen on the screen, an odd near-omission that feels odd given the cinematic potential of aerial combatants fighting in the war.
And, yes, Masters of the Air struggles to leave much of a mark outside of disappointment, but the vitality of its subject is worth commending, especially when it does well at crafting such intense action sequences, and is also so willing to explore such a wide ranging cast of characters.
From the in-depth nature of POW camps to the logistical efforts of its more highly ranked soldiers, Masters of the Air does well to call attention to different people's stories during such a turbulent time, and though it's more of a starting point for audiences wanting to know more about the history explored, its intentions are commendable.
A step down from Band of Brothers and The Pacific, Masters of the Air needed much more focus to succeed, but you should definitely check it out if you want to explore a fresh perspective on the war.