One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
United Artists | Release Date: October 16, 1942 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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90
The TelegraphSimon Heffer
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing is one of our greatest war films. Read full review
80
The New York TimesStaff (Not Credited)
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing is a tremendously exciting melodrama. Its motors never miss a beat. Read full review
80
The Observer (UK)Philip French
One of the best World War Two morale-boosting adventure movies. [07 Feb 1999, p.10]
75
Movie NationRoger Moore
Thanks to a brisk script and the masterful editing of future director David Lean, “Aircraft” clips along, serving up genuine suspense, dashes of wit and limited bravado as the combatants put themselves in the hands of people who risk their lives to save them. Read full review
70
Time OutGeoff Andrew
Though not top-notch Powell & Pressburger, an ambitious low-key wartime thriller that totally transcends any propaganda considerations, thanks to sharp characterisation and imaginative scripting. Read full review
70
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Script, production, direction and photography are splendid. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
The film's worth as a propaganda piece was considerable, but too many long-winded speeches about people uniting to fight the Germans date the film somewhat now. Read full review
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