B-52

Name: B-52
Genre: Documentary
Released: December 5, 2001
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 46

2001

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Release Date: December 5, 2001

Summary: A detailed, historical documentary about the construction and capabilities of the United States military's B-52 bomber.

Director: Hartmut Bitomsky

Genre(s): Documentary

Runtime: 122 min

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A.O. Scott

It is intermittently engrossing, though a little overextended for the deadpan approach that Mr. Bitomsky uses. Read full review

David Stratton

Filmmaker Hartmut Bitomsky needs nothing more than the cold facts surrounding this awesome weapon to get across a message about the importance of peace. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

There are few things as imposing -- or terrifying -- as the sight of the B-52, and the film is beautifully shot with an almost fetishistic passion. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

That the Cold War was a wasteful charade proves Bitomsky's point amply enough, but his movie is a repetitive bore. Read full review

Jack Mathews

The salvaging operations, and the scavenging of B-52 parts for retail recycling and junk art that seem to consume most of the film take it to tedium, and beyond. Read full review

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