Rating: 3.5/5 -- "Above and Beyond" is a straightforward, rah-rah documentary that shines a light on a group of World War II pilots who were recruited to essentially create the Israeli air force during the Palestine War in 1948. Full Review

Rating: 3/4 -- Though somewhat marred by cheesy docudrama re-enactments, the film (produced by Steven Spielberg's sister Nancy) is nutty, dramatic, surprising and above all inspiring. Full Review

Rating: 4/5 -- Stirring docu about heroic WWII pilots who aided Israel. Full Review

Though naggingly simplistic in its historical scope, the film offers a fascinating chronicle of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war through the eyes of a daring group of men. Full Review

Rating: 4/4 -- Reverential retrospective recounts U.S. pilots' role in Israel's War of Independence. Full Review

The film veers toward oversimplified selectivity, too intent on its feel-good, back-patting agenda. Full Review

Rating: 4/5 -- This is a flat-out terrific film that is not ashamed to celebrate heroism and derring-do attitude. Full Review