The Blue Max (1966)

Blue Max flying classic epic

I think George Peppard gets a bad rap for his role, many agree he was not " heavyweight" enough to pull off his characters role of " anti-hero", after having recently watched this again after many years I think he gets it right. I probably was distracted from a deeper analysis due to the fact the planes are just incredible to watch, and well Ursula Andress is wildly good looking as well. The story line is one of insecurity of social status as Peppards charcter is working class and in one scene is humiliated in front of his peers by the revelation of his fathers humble background, flyers apparently were men of stock and stature and not usually middle class, this is seemingly over done with frequent references to vintage Champagne. It an amazing historical fact that to actually get a " Blue Max " was all but impossible in those planes, you had equal chance to crash as you did getting shot down and indeed it was the vanity of Jeremy Kemps charcter that ultimately bests him in the end. This may not be the greatest story ever told but you won't notice, the dogfights and flying sequences are so wonderful it simply carries the film, it certainly is no small thing that Peppard and Andress look gorgeous together polished in every scene. Ultimately this is a great looking exciting to watch war period piece and if you ever saw " Hell's Angels" and thought that was great then you will love this as well. Recommended. July 17, 2008

Blue Max

I saw this when i was young in first release. After seeing now again i was not dissappointed. it's a long movie but seems short. Good action sequences refreshingly without CGI. If you like the genre, you will like this movie. May 22, 2008

Blue Max a Winner

This is a very entertaining story of WWI air combat. The flight scenes are well done and the planes appear authentic. A young George Peppard plays the main character very well, with coldness and intensity as he competes with the wealthier aristocratic pilots who look down on him. The romantic scenes with Ursula Andress are sort of tame by todays standards; keep in mind this movie is 40 yrs old and standards were different back then. James Mason has a small role as a German general who politizes the pilot into a war hero, playing the role with proper authority. April 29, 2008

Cinematic Brilliance

Blue Max is thoroughly enjoyable - great acting; great camera work; great scenery; good story with different ending. April 13, 2008

The Blue Max Will Please Red Baron Fans

The Blue Max includes some of the most realistic air combat cinematography in color relating to WWI fighter planes and their tactics.The movie is a collector's item for those who wish to experience how and in what type of machines the present day fighter pilots' ancestors fought for their countries in the skies over Europe. April 10, 2008

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