There are few things that I enjoy more than a good Jimmy Stewart film, there's just something about that voice which turn him from a good actor into a great one. Coupled with Leicester's finest Richard Attenborough The Flight Of The Phoenix was never going to fail.It kicks off with Stewart, Attenborough and the rest of the crew flying in an aeroplane over the Sahara desert, before a freak sandstorm causes the plane to fail and crash into the middle of the desert with no communications and only enough water to last them 10 days at a bare minimum. It's not too long before arrogant German Heinrich Dorfmann reveals he is infact a plane designer and has built up plans to make a smaller plane from the remains of the one that crashed. Although is Dorfmann all that he makes out? Will the plane be built in time before all the water runs out? Will they ever make it out alive?
A fascinating story of survival and adventure, which will keep you hanging in until the end. Dorfmann's revelation is hilarious and there is some fine acting throughout. Although not flawless to set almost the entirety of the film in one place was a brave decision and one that payed off well. All in all a highly fun film and strongly recommended.
Rating: 8.1
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