ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

Bergorks If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Aneesa Wardle The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

utgard14 James Cagney's first color film is a formulaic but entertaining effort about a bush pilot who joins the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. The Technicolor is beautiful -- rich, luscious, vibrant colors that just pop out at you. It really brings the photography of the Canadian wilderness to life. This was also the first Hollywood movie shot on location in Canada. The cast is made up of solid WB contract stars. In addition to Cagney, there's Dennis Morgan, Alan Hale, Brenda Marshall, and the annoying George Tobias.I'll admit, as much as I like Cagney, in some of his pictures I just can't stand his characters. The plot here is very similar to previous Cagney films. He plays a cocksure jerk who "steals" friend Dennis Morgan's girl (Brenda Marshall). The movie does mix things up a bit by having him do this to HELP Morgan, if you can believe that! At least the altered formula allows Morgan to keep some dignity, unlike poor Pat O'Brien who played runner-up to Jimmy in several earlier films like this. Of course, this alteration to the formula is at the expense of Brenda Marshall's character. So if you're looking for a strong female character, look elsewhere. All in all, it's an enjoyable picture that's really nice to look at. Watch it for the fine cast and stunning Technicolor.

Michael O'Keefe Dedicated to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Directed by the famed Michael Curtiz, who was involved in more than 170 movies including THE SEA HAWK(1940), CASABLANCA(1942), KING CREOLE(1958) and THE COMANCHEROS(1961). Canadian bush pilots Johnny Dutton(Dennis Morgan), Francis 'Tiny' Murphy(Alan Hale) and Blimp Lebec(George Tobias) are losing paying customers to a brash, cocky pilot Brian McLean(James Cagney). They band together to get to the bottom of McLean's butting in on their business. WWII is heating up and the four daredevil fliers decide to buddy up and enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Their thinking is their years of dangerous aerial acrobatics makes them worthy of entering the war. The four find out that they are considered too old to fly in the war effort and set out to prove themselves more valuable that just teaching young pilots. Pretty predictable, but worth watching for the aerial stunts. Also in this talented cast: Reginald Gardiner, Paul Cavanagh, Brenda Marshall and Reginald Denny.

ddniekamp I feel that I saw this movie with James Cagneys sister,Jeanne,in the role Brenda Marshall played and was called"BUSH PILOTS".I have not been able to find any reference to this any where.I checked Jeanne Cagney movies with no luck.I checked James Cagney movies with no luck.Can anyone help?It is so vivid in my memory that I can see Jeanne Cagney in the role and the name "Bush Pilots" as the movie started.Jeanne Cagney did not make many movies but I could swear this was one and was never given credit for her role in it-even if it was redone with Brenda Marshall.Granted,she wasn't a "star" as most leading ladys were known,but I'm sure She was in this movie as it was originally released.

northbaypatsy Having grown up in North Bay Ontario Canada, I would like to point out that the first part of Captains of the Clouds was set on Trout Lake near North Bay . The Actors stayed at The Empire Hotel in North Bay.All of the people of North Bay were excited about this movie and many of us crowded around the entrance to the Hotel and every other place the Stars were sighted. It was certainly a memorable time for the residents of North Bay!! There are more details I would love to add but at this point I would like to ask if there are any reviews that include ALL the areas where Captains of the Clouds was set? Thank you.Patricia Kennedy