The Spirit of St. Louis

Spirit is a James Stewart one-man show.

It's quite engrossing, with the period trappings lovingly presented.

Not one of Billy Wilder's best efforts -- still has some interest because of James Stewart's performance, which is very nearly a one-man show.

A haunting recollection of one of the thrilling events of our times has been handsomely staged by Mr. Wilder, and for that you should see the film.

A dragging, one-man show, featuring only a couple of other actors with any notable dialogue, and devoid of a love interest or any sort of consequential conflicts.

The Spirit of St. Louis will hold your interest, and your sympathy, every foot of the way. This is largely due to James Stewart who plays the title role with such artless honesty that you are able to accept him as the character completely.

...a national myth for the Eisenhower era.

The way it keeps his flight for two hours to tell Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic adventure is very entertaining, especially when the pilot is James Stewart. [Full review in Spanish]

Hollywood has come up with a solid movie about the exploit, with Stewart plausibly depicting the Lone Eagle. A lengthy colloquy with a stowaway horsefly is one of the very few false notes in a basically honest and stirring narrative.