The Flyboys (Sky Kids)

The Flyboys (Sky Kids) (2008)

  • 50% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 64% of users liked it
    (760 ratings)

Based on an actual incident that occurred in the fall of 2004, The Flyboys tells the incredible story of how two pre-teen boys landed a twin-engine airplane on a highway in Arizona. In this adventure co-starring Tom Sizemore and Stephen Baldwin, the journey begins when the two curious youths… More

PG-13,
Directed By
Genres
Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Aug 15, 2008 Wide
Dark Coast Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Sean Means, Film.com

    I like Disney-style adolescent adventures and I like The Sopranos, but, unlike peanut butter and chocolate, these are not two great tastes that taste great together.

  • Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile

    Don't be fooled by the Kids in the title, this is one terrific action drama, with a few comedic grace notes

  • Robert W. Butler, Kansas City Star

    It's like two stories unfolding in parallel universes.

  • Jeff Vice, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

    At times it's a rather light-hearted family adventure. But parts of it also become a mean-spirited crime thriller. That light-dark contrast doesn't quite work.

  • Tim Cogshell, Boxoffice Magazine

    One of the best action movies you and your kids could see this summer. At least look for it on video.

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