The Big Lift

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Michael B Available on YouTube...Fascinating to see Berlin after the war with much destruction yet partially cleaned up. This film shows the life of ordinary Germsns in this period and the complexity of their stuation and the occupying Americans. A more European approach than the Amer5 style from this period. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/13/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is part documentary, part government propaganda (maybe?), and part fiction. Production values are significantly lower than typical movies from 1950, but don't let that deter you. The film has shots of actual military aircraft, equipment, and personnel. (Aside from Clift and Douglas, all military characters were portrayed by members of the US armed services.) The film also includes scenes in occupied Germany, notably Berlin, which gives it realism that no set could provide. With no obvious conflict and no obvious villain, this movie is less an American movie and more like a foreign film. The two US airmen who could be considered protagonists are depicted as less-than-perfect, overall good men but with flaws. I was pleasantly surprised and found it a nice diversion from current events. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review panayiota k Ok i get it, Berlin after WWII. Interesting but nothing special. Also Montgomery Clift had too many cute moments for a drama movie! Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Servicemen learn lessons about the realities of post war while participating in an airlift to assist defeated Germany. Suprisingly well developed commentary and semi-documentary lacks much in the acting department but makes up for it in its message. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member good post WWII pic about WWII Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Ordinary postwar story with Douglas and Clift good as always. The real standout is Bruni Loebel who turns in a charming performance as Gerda. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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