Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) | Release Date: November 23, 2022
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KitchenkoIgorNov 26, 2022
Technically, not as cool as Top Gun Maverick, but the story is much better + very strong acting performances by Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell. A good movie about the hardships of war and friendship. I recommend it.
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MattyIce34Nov 23, 2022
It’ll draw unfair comps to Top Gun, but the air scenes are actually done quite well. A bit too long and formulaic, but effective with its action and performances. Worth a watch!
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6
TVJerryJan 9, 2023
Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell play Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. They have some aerial assignments, but the crux of this film is their relationship. Major's character is very accomplished (the 1st Black Navy fighter pilot), butJonathan Majors and Glen Powell play Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. They have some aerial assignments, but the crux of this film is their relationship. Major's character is very accomplished (the 1st Black Navy fighter pilot), but he still suffered from racism (past & present). Powell plays his wing man, standing by his side despite the challenges. Obs, the flying scenes aren't as impressive as the new Top Gun, but they're adequate. This isn't really a war film anyway, but an appreciation of the devotion and sacrifices these men had for their country and each other (it's based on a true story). Expand
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JLuis_001Nov 30, 2022
Conventional and purely functional. Also enjoyable, but inconsequential.
I mean, I'm not trying to minimize it, because for the most part it delivers as it is meant to, but what should have been a very inspiring story doesn't get enough
Conventional and purely functional. Also enjoyable, but inconsequential.
I mean, I'm not trying to minimize it, because for the most part it delivers as it is meant to, but what should have been a very inspiring story doesn't get enough traction to get off the ground.

Jonathan Majors once again proves he's ready to eat Hollywood and here he's the person who makes the best impression.
With this film, Creed III and his upcoming role as Kang the Conqueror in the MCU, he is more than ready to position himself as one of the most sought after actors in the business.

Unfortunately for his co-star Glen Powell, who basically seems to be playing the great-grandfather of "Hangman" from Top Gun Maverick, the two don't share genuine chemistry and that knocks the dynamic a bit.

Devotion is an entertaining film and I recommend it, I would just say based on my own circumstances, carry a more moderate expectation.
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royalguy07Nov 26, 2022
A really understated and decent war drama. Suffers from a way to long runtime and a lot of scenes that seem to repeat. Mostly just boring unfortunately.
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jeffw38Dec 6, 2022
Don’t understand the low scores? This was a great movie. More so because it’s based on a true story.
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9
ahw2002Dec 9, 2022
Relatable characters based on real people who did remarkable things. Most of what is portrayed actually happened, which made the film much more meaningful and emotional. Many of the aerial scenes are shot with the actual aircraft. GreatRelatable characters based on real people who did remarkable things. Most of what is portrayed actually happened, which made the film much more meaningful and emotional. Many of the aerial scenes are shot with the actual aircraft. Great historical film telling an important real story. Expand
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Thelog32Nov 24, 2022
Glorifying a conflict that would be America’s first of the modern blueprint for imperialist war crimes. It’s pretty funny that the lead actor went from accurately depicting it in Lovecraft Country to this trash propaganda. 5 out of five,Glorifying a conflict that would be America’s first of the modern blueprint for imperialist war crimes. It’s pretty funny that the lead actor went from accurately depicting it in Lovecraft Country to this trash propaganda. 5 out of five, would warcrime again. Expand
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MetacriticOnurJan 8, 2023
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
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RviatorDec 17, 2022
. FYI. This movie was filmed pretty close together with top gun, with the same aerial coordinators. Doesn’t really matter that Top Gun was released close to this, should have been released in 2019….Don’t listen to the negative reviews.. I. FYI. This movie was filmed pretty close together with top gun, with the same aerial coordinators. Doesn’t really matter that Top Gun was released close to this, should have been released in 2019….Don’t listen to the negative reviews.. I never would have known about Jesse brown if it weren’t for films like this.
A tad hard to follow, however with the little information the producers had, historical events like this are exactly why it is difficult to put on the big screen. They did a wonderful job trying to tell Jesse story. Screw the woke, white liberal mob with their “imperialist America” rhetoric of the Korean War. Go ask any South Korean and they will tell you otherwise. This is simply a man that never got the recognition he deserved battling systemic racism. Meanwhile I don’t understand how “euphoria” is more appealing…?
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bertobellamyDec 14, 2022
It is somewhat unfortunate that 'Devotion' was released just half a year after 'Top Gun: Maverick;' the comparisons have been inevitable. Although it doesn't reach the emotion of the latter, you gotta praise its commitment to both practicalIt is somewhat unfortunate that 'Devotion' was released just half a year after 'Top Gun: Maverick;' the comparisons have been inevitable. Although it doesn't reach the emotion of the latter, you gotta praise its commitment to both practical effects and a social cause (the fight against racism). Unfortunately, the excessive length, an unnecessary act (a very long sequence that takes place in France), and the lack of more tension and action scenes make it a bit hard to follow. The good news is that the bromance between Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell, and the discourse about challenging the system, are enough elements to at least not throw away the joint effort behind this production. Expand
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EludiumQ36Jan 28, 2023
"Devotion" (2+ hrs, only $21M w/w, PG-13) seems to have promised more than it actually delivered. This rates as one of the most boring, slow-paced military action films I've ever seen. And it dwelt too much on racial oppression and"Devotion" (2+ hrs, only $21M w/w, PG-13) seems to have promised more than it actually delivered. This rates as one of the most boring, slow-paced military action films I've ever seen. And it dwelt too much on racial oppression and differentiation themes that just further contributes to its ruin. As such, we exited early so we wouldn't have to complain about losing 2hrs of our lives. Expand
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Brent_MarchantNov 26, 2022
When paying homage to a war hero, one would assume that the character in question deserves a fitting tribute. Unfortunately, director J.D. Dillard’s biography of African-American Korean War aviator Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) comes upWhen paying homage to a war hero, one would assume that the character in question deserves a fitting tribute. Unfortunately, director J.D. Dillard’s biography of African-American Korean War aviator Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) comes up somewhat short. The film’s first half is tediously paced and includes considerable extraneous material, with a narrative that’s rather episodic in nature. The characters (other than the protagonist) and the picture’s principal themes (including Brown’s struggle to fit in to a newly integrated military) also feel somewhat underdeveloped, leaving some of the potentially strongest elements of this story on the table. And, despite an apparent intention to make up for oversights that have caused the Korean conflict to be called “America’s forgotten war” (as noted in the film’s opening graphics), the picture never really picks up on that idea to any great degree, treating the war as more of a backdrop than anything else. Thankfully, this biography makes up for these shortcomings somewhat in the second half as the story becomes more focused and considerably more compelling, but that’s not enough to save the production overall, despite some fine camera work and a solid performance by Majors as the devoted airman. This offering, despite apparent good intents, could really have used some judicious retooling before being released to allow it to live up to its potential and to give Airman Brown the recognition he truly deserved. Expand
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RalfbergsJan 30, 2023
I think it was good, but similar story I think I already saw before only this time it was more about race and for me it felt like something is missing for it to feel like really great movie compared to other war movies. Still good though.
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TAPRDec 13, 2022
O que mais gostei no filme foi ele não se resumir apenas na abordagem racial do piloto negro nos anos 50, mas nos conceitos de amizade e confiança entre os pilotos protagonistas. Tem boas cenas aéreas de voo.
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SoulWarfareMar 5, 2023
I can completely understand being devoted to Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell.
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Mauro_LanariApr 18, 2023
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Chinese army? Are they preparing us for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific?
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stevekmMar 2, 2023
Pretty good movie about racism in the armed forces in the 50's, didn't work as well as a movie.
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5
Dee-Jay_DeliFeb 24, 2023
Less of an action movie than the trailer suggest. And unfortunately it doesn't earn its runtime. What starts promising, drags on into a war buddy movie with unlikable characters, unclear motives and with an unclear relationship.

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Less of an action movie than the trailer suggest. And unfortunately it doesn't earn its runtime. What starts promising, drags on into a war buddy movie with unlikable characters, unclear motives and with an unclear relationship.

For this movie to succeed, it needed to be shorter, with clearer stakes, better characters and a better bromance.
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claytonblair11Dec 15, 2022
Solid war movie about a war not alot of people remember. Great acting, Must see movie for movie buffs.
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alanpotter17Dec 20, 2022
Tudo que foi feito aqui já foi contado melhor em outros filmes, ainda que seja baseado em fatos reais. Temos uma amizade que vai se desenvolvendo até com certa sensibilidade (mas muitas vezes um pouco cansativa), dois homens (um negro e umTudo que foi feito aqui já foi contado melhor em outros filmes, ainda que seja baseado em fatos reais. Temos uma amizade que vai se desenvolvendo até com certa sensibilidade (mas muitas vezes um pouco cansativa), dois homens (um negro e um branco) em meio a situações de guerra, ambos são pilotos da Marinha, e claro, uma família que os espera dramaticamente.
A primeira cena de voo é muito sem sal, não empolga, é fria como os territórios que os mocinhos invadem. A discussão geopolítica se resume a barrar o avanço comunista, não sendo o foco do filme. Ao menos a última cena é muito bem feita, com um registro de resgate inclusive sendo filmado com a câmera tremida, tal qual um "mockumentary", e ficou realmente muito boa. O restante é pura pieguice.
Baseado num livro, é uma história mediana para se curtir sem pretensões, que não avança mais do que as próprias pernas, mas também não derrapa feio.
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