The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
War · Drama · 1942
During a raid on Germany, a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. They land in Holland, where they're aided by Dutch civilians.
Movie details
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
“1942's first blast of screen dynamite”
1942 War · Drama 1h 42m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
During a raid on Germany, a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. They land in Holland, where they're aided by Dutch civilians.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over One of Our Aircraft Is Missing?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Emeric Pressburger · Michael Powell
Written by
Emeric Pressburger · Michael Powell
Godfrey Tearle
Sir George Corbett, Rear Gunner in B for Bertie
Eric Portman
Tom Earnshaw, Copilot in B for Bertie
Hugh Williams
Frank Shelley, Observer / Navigator in B for Bertie
Bernard Miles
Geoff Hickman, Front Gunner in B for Bertie
Hugh Burden
John Glyn Haggard, Pilot in B for Bertie
Peter Ustinov
The Priest
Googie Withers
Jo de Vries
Court is in session
Put One of Our Aircraft Is Missing on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.