The New York Times by A.O. Scott
It is intermittently engrossing, though a little overextended for the deadpan approach that Mr. Bitomsky uses.
Germany, United States, Switzerland · 2001
2h 2m
Director Hartmut Bitomsky
Starring
Genre Documentary
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A detailed, historical documentary about the construction and capabilities of the United States military's B-52 bomber.
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The New York Times by A.O. Scott
It is intermittently engrossing, though a little overextended for the deadpan approach that Mr. Bitomsky uses.
Filmmaker Hartmut Bitomsky needs nothing more than the cold facts surrounding this awesome weapon to get across a message about the importance of peace.
New York Daily News by Jack Mathews
The salvaging operations, and the scavenging of B-52 parts for retail recycling and junk art that seem to consume most of the film take it to tedium, and beyond.
There are few things as imposing -- or terrifying -- as the sight of the B-52, and the film is beautifully shot with an almost fetishistic passion.
Village Voice by Michael Atkinson
That the Cold War was a wasteful charade proves Bitomsky's point amply enough, but his movie is a repetitive bore.