A superb performance from Hilary Swank playing this unsung heroine, capturing Earhart's boyish waif with the heart of lion and a social conscience. We're left wondering what sort of impact she would have had on the twentieth century had her life not been tragically curtailed. There's great acting too from Richard Gere - understated but showing hitherto unseen sensitivity - and equally good support from Ewan MacGregor - a dashing and believable love interest. The storyline is arguably narrow but should be commended for not over-fabricating historical accounts. The film was nicely shot and blended some original footage tastefully and effectively. I was hoping for some use of the great Joni Mitchell song of the same name in the soundtrack but alas we had standard hollywood schmaltz to listen too. But that was the only disapointment in an otherwise hugely enjoyable biopic.