It's a rare and satisfying occasion when a motion picture of the war combines sound drama, reasonable authenticity and good taste. Such, we're glad to report, is the case with Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo.

Full Review | Dec 15, 2022

After an overly mushy first half, the movie redeems itself with a second act that is decidedly dark and dreary and an extended air combat sequence that's still amazing nearly 70 years later.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 9, 2011

It's winsome because of its sincerity, painting a sympathetic portrait of the men who carried out this dangerous mission.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Feb 4, 2006

wonderful WWII propaganda drama with sincere performances by the cast. Special effects bombing sequence of Tokyo isn't bad either.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 28, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 21, 2005

Mervyn LeRoy's fact-based WWII action-drama was extremely popular due to subject matter, star power (Spencer Tracy), Oscar-winning effects, and intelligent script by Dalton Trumbo, later blacklisted and one of the Hollywood Ten.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jun 29, 2005