everyone know that lindburgh succeed in the first transatlantic flight . so how can there be any suspense or intrigue in this film . well and there be . don not ask me how and but there be . partly due to the director expert telling of the tale but mostly due to jimmy stewart thoroughly engage performance and we be draw into the story a if it be unfold for the first time right before our eye . despite the fact that half the movie be film in a cramped cockpit and it be as dynamic a any action flick out there . so if you be apprehensive about see this movie because you think you know the story already and give it a shot . i think you will be impress .