See it – This WWII gem is almost impossible to find, but it is an underrated war classic that shouldn't be forgotten. It has a clever title, considering it is about a man who loves war, but is also quite a "Casanova" with the ladies. Steve McQueen plays a reckless, hotshot bomber pilot more concerned with women and personal glory than the safety of his crew. But his friendship with his trusted co-pilot, played by Robert Wagner, is put to the test when they both fall for the same girl. For the haters out there who think McQueen was a one dimensional actor, you need to watch this movie. It is one of his best acting performances, hands down. He does a magnificent job of playing a man too confident for his own good. Unfortunately, this film is very talky, and there are only 2 aerial battles. But the final battle is a heroic conclusion to a movie that deserves the "epic" label even more than Memphis Belle. 2 action rating.
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