The excitement of this film lies in its gradual buildup of tension, and in overcoming one obstacle after another, to achieve a magnificent outcome. And it all really happened.
The dam busters of Squadron 617 were a highly skilled, hand-picked bunch, who robbed the enemy of their water-supplies during World War 2, by finding a unique way to bomb their dams, when all other methods were impossible. The film is a classic, and even if you don't normally like war films, you should see it at least once in your life.
There's only one disappointing feature, and that is that the special effects of the bombing of the dams are the most phony and unrealistic special effects you will ever see in any movie. Although this film was made in 1954, the special effects in "King Kong", made in 1933, are vastly superior!
Apart from that, the movie is well-acted and directed, and although highly predictable, is nevertheless gripping in its story.
The dam busters of Squadron 617 were a highly skilled, hand-picked bunch, who robbed the enemy of their water-supplies during World War 2, by finding a unique way to bomb their dams, when all other methods were impossible. The film is a classic, and even if you don't normally like war films, you should see it at least once in your life.
There's only one disappointing feature, and that is that the special effects of the bombing of the dams are the most phony and unrealistic special effects you will ever see in any movie. Although this film was made in 1954, the special effects in "King Kong", made in 1933, are vastly superior!
Apart from that, the movie is well-acted and directed, and although highly predictable, is nevertheless gripping in its story.