"I'm as much American as you!"
Stylistically Wings has withstood the test of time exceptionally well due to its emphasis on visual storytelling. There is an admirably robust visual language communicating characterisation, emotion, and later utilised effectively to convey the intensity of war. This is scarcely distracted by inter-titles as they are used sparingly, their utility come primarily as a necessity or to emphasise information conveyed via the visuals. Wings has respect for the value of cinematography and montage, and…