One Six Right (2005)

Sadly Over-hyped

Best movie ever!

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Growing up as a child of a WW II Army Air Forces B-17 Navigator and Bombardier Veteran, my dad always took us to every air field and military museum that we passed by on vacations. His actions taught his children to respect and appreciate the wonders of flight and the men and women who took great risks for this country. One Six Right is not only a tribute to military pilots, but to all pilots. The cinematography is awe-inspiring, and the brilliant young director, Brian J. Terwilliger and his amazing crew, allow the viewer to escape earth while watching this captivating movie. Reading Brian's account of how he brought this movie to fruition is amazing and very creative. Brian did not give up on his goal - to make a movie highlighting the history of the airport where he actually earned his pilot's license. One Six Right brilliantly ties the history of the Van Nuys Airport to aviation history as a whole. Every child should view this just for the wonderful history lessons contained within the movie. The movie brings the viewer to the current time era - what a wonderful trip to take! The music soundtrack is so beautiful, too. Make sure to read the end credits - very interesting. Thank you, Mr. Terwilliger - I only wish I could have shown this movie to my dad....

I grew up in the San Fernando Valley back in the 60's and was drawn to Van Nuys Airport like a magnet. I hung out at Skyways, the Cessna dealer, on Roscoe. I roamed the entire perimeter of the field searching for fascinating aircraft. I watched plane after plane land. For me Van Nuys offered a freedom of spirit. I always wanted to become a pilot but poor eyesight in the sixth grade put an end to that dream. But my father was in the airline business and I had the fortunate opportunity to travel the globe in scores of great planes. When I came upon "One Six Right" it took me back to my days of flight dreams. Up in the clouds. Captain of my own airship. I even went through start up procedures for a DC-3 in my bed late at night. I read everything I could find about planes and flying. I have yet to find a visual presentation that even comes close to reaching my inner soul of flight. "One Six Right" struck it like a harpoon. Hats off to Mr. T and his crew for a stupendous narrative that flows forth on so many levels. "One Six Right" should be on the must view list of every film student on the planet. And the music. Mr. Wang has been up in the clouds of heaven before. It is a "Dead On" theme that starts the tears welling in your eyes. They are true tears of joy, remembrance and hope that someday everyone can join the treasured few up above "One Six Right".

The cinematography, the music, and the content are truly brilliant. Having spent more than 20 years in - and retiring from - the Tower pictured in the opening sequence, I can tell you that Brian captured the true essence of his subject - Van Nuys Airport. Consistently one of the busiest airports in the nation VNY is quite often overlooked but by any standards is a true asset to the industry. Brian too, becomes a asset to all GA lovers with his remarkable rendition of life on the ground and in the sky over Southern California. This is a pioneering effort in the making of High-Definition films - flawless. The colors are spectacular and the extra features on the DVD show how the original music was composed. A must see even if you're not an 'airplane fan'.

Brian,I just wanted to let you know that I watched your video and words cannot describe the way it made me feel. I cried through most of the video. The footage, the interviews, the P-51, Bob Hoover, the Pitts...................., I could go on and on. You are a master at presentation. I hope you can continue to make this large contribution to General Aviation. I will end with this, the emotions I felt watching your video compare to my ride in a P-51(Slender Tender Tall) in January of 2006...................Sincerely, Mark