Red Tails
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Synopsis
A crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard.
Cast
- Terrence Howard
- Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Nate Parker
- David Oyelowo
- Tristan Mack Wilds
- Ne-Yo
- Elijah Kelley
- Marcus T. Paulk
- Leslie Odom Jr.
- Michael B. Jordan
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- May 6, 2020
Considering that this film was apparently one of George Lucas' most personal projects, it was a surprise that he didn't feel the need to direct it himself? The last film made by Lucasfilm before that inevitable purchase by the Mouse Company back in 2013, this has some of…
Andy Summers 🤠Jul 26, 2020Kind of torn on this one, because it apparently was only able to get made with George Lucas's name and Lucasfilm money attached, and even then, reading the production notes, it was a real struggle --but that same reason it was able to get made is, maybe I think, the reason…
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Frankie_L4_87 - Oct 26, 2025
Much like Howard the Duck, Red Tails is yet another George Lucas pet project that failed miserably. Lucas intended to make a film about the Tuskegee Airmen for years, even envisioning it as a three-hour epic. He even got Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder involved as…
ThisIsBigCatDec 22, 2020“You’re the best God Damn Pilot we have” says every war general to the bad boy pilot
WesSamdersonNov 14, 2020Bumped up to four stars because I make the rules. Infinitely better than Top Gun. Does it have piston driven BF-109s and P-51s pulling cobra maneuvers like modern jets that have thrust vectoring like Su-57s and MiG-29s? Yea. But stacked cast, Black people killing Nazis,…
Andrew Smith - Feb 17, 2018
It's really not that bad. Yeah, there are some cheesy lines/parts, but it was still compelling and entertaining.
MaryAnn 🌵Feb 25, 2025Ever start a movie then the first 10 seconds make you go “oh no” to yourself? George Lucas’ alleged passion project. He isn’t the credited director, but he’s the face on all the interviews and marketing, it has all of his modern directorial trademarks and it feels like…
Tyler MacGregorMar 1, 2022Ah yes. My favorite part of WWII was when racism was cured. The true story getting a spotlight is great but this makes them into propoganda.
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- James is "meh" onRed Tails
Decent enough movie and story, enjoyable war movie Issues are the dialogue is terrible I don’t know who wrote this script. a lot go the time doesn’t add to the story. The side stories and character building didn’t add to anything. The CGi is poor but to be expected given age.
TJ likedRed TailsSolid movie! Tons of heart! CG is lacking in some areas, but it’s to be expected with its age. If you love a good war film, this is a can’t miss. Let me know what you think in the comments!
Michael Harkins likedRed TailsGood film, felt the story was a little lacking at times, and none of them side stories felt they had a ton of weight
- Trayce likedRed Tails
solid movie , corny dialogue with decent acting , terryolgy is too funny bro #grapeterrancehoward
Madison likedRed TailsGood movie but sad to know it’s not as accurate as the true story
T likedRed Tails7.2/10 good movie fr, and it’s nice to see Black Excellence fr.
- Alyssa Graves likedRed Tails
I liked this but writing could have been better but cute movie
Ananda Doig is "meh" onRed TailsBad CGI, good story, wooden dialogue
Rohan Prasad likedRed Tailsa little cheesy but alright
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
Jan 19, 2012
In the end Red Tails is mostly about the coolness of flying. Its heart is in the clouds, instead of with the men at the controls.
Stephanie Zacharek
Movieline
Jan 19, 2012
One could argue that the target audience - black teenagers, Mr. Lucas has said - might be most receptive to a film that conveys history through contemporary entertainment. But this isn't contemporary entertainment, it's antiquated kitsch reprocessed by the producer's nostalgia for the movies of his boyhood. The story has been stripped of historical context - don't black teenagers and everyone else deserve hard facts? - and internal logic.
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
Jan 18, 2012
As long as it stays in the air, Red Tails is a compelling sky-war pageant of a movie. On the ground, it's a far shakier experience: dutiful and prosaic, with thinly scripted episodes that don't add up to a satisfying story.
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Tails (2012) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Red Tails (2012)?
The movie is 2hr 5min long.
What's Red Tails (2012) about?
A crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard.
Who's the cast of Red Tails (2012)?
- Terrence Howard as Colonel A.J. Bullard
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Major Emanuelle Stance
- Nate Parker as Marty 'Easy' Julian
- David Oyelowo as Joe 'Lightning' Little
- Tristan Mack Wilds as Ray 'Junior' Gannon
- Ne-Yo as Andrew 'Smokey' Salem
- Elijah Kelley as Samuel 'Joker' George
- Marcus T. Paulk as David 'Deke' Watkins
- Leslie Odom Jr. as Declan 'Winky' Hall
- Michael B. Jordan as Maurice Wilson
Who's the director behind Red Tails (2012)?
Anthony Hemingway directed Red Tails (2012).
Who produced Red Tails (2012)?
Alan Collis, Chas. Floyd Johnson and Ales Komárek produced Red Tails (2012).
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