Devotion

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) | Release Date: November 23, 2022

6.0	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 49 Ratings

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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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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 enoughConventional 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.… Expand

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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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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

bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.

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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…?… Expand

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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