The film reflects the mentality of the times. Most people have never heard of Vietnam and those that have believe the war will be over in months. Folk music is finding it's feet in the fledgling anti-war/anti-draft movement and although hippies don't officially exist yet, the conditions are ripe for the frustrated baby boom generation to move away from the restrictive, consumerist lives their parents led.

Phoenix and Tomlin play off each other perfectly. They're like pepper and salt and sometimes you forget it's just a film. It's funny, heartbreaking and embarrassing. It's the perfect film to watch time and time again and I think everyone will recognise something of themselves or someone they know.

Unfortunately Dogfight is extremely difficult to get hold of in any format, let alone Region 2 DVD, with dealers asking upwards of £20 for a second hand video. God knows I've tried and unless you're one of the lucky people who already has a multi-region DVD then be prepared to fork out for one, or wait until TCM or Sky Cinema show an edited version with commercial breaks.

There are a lot of Phoenix fans about and I'm sure the demand must be there for a Region 2 DVD. Perhaps it's time to start lobbying the distributors?

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