Less a celebration of the U.S. Navy’s Mavericks than its Top Guns, the film focuses on several pilots as they learn the difficult choreography and rigorous standards maintained by the squadron.

When it’s up in the air, it does soar.

The movie is an ad for The Blue Angels, the Navy, planes, the military generally, and an iconography-based sense of patriotism.

The Blue Angels is an informative and captivating look at squadron life, offering viewers a wealth of information about the demands and rewards of being part of the Blue Angel’s flight demonstration team.