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The Perfect Storm [2000]
Still, it's a long way to that action, with an extended first act that consists mainly of stoic men, crying women and a fair amount of "don't go out into the sea" dialogue--in other words, a compelling story has been shoehorned into standard summer movie fare. It's too bad, as Peterson assembled an excellent cast--including Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, John C. Reilly and William Fichtner among them--but seems to opt for only a surface exploration of these characters, though Clooney seems to have a touch of Captain Ahab in him. You may still be won over by the movie, but for a more in-depth portrait, go to Junger's book for the missing details. --Mark Englehart ReviewsWAVE GOODBYE Review date: 2007-10-24 Rating: 8 out of 10 A fairly basic storyline but great special effects during the storm scenes. A fishing trawler is caught in the most terrifying storm and her crew, led by George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, battle to stay alive and afloat. Unlikely ending. Great film unless you're booked on a cruise. New England Fishermen Review date: 2007-10-05 Rating: 10 out of 10 I feel like I am in the minority here...but I like the movie. And I have heard the People of the town thought the movie company did justice as well. How do you tell a story of a lost fishing boat where all hands were lost. We do not know what actually happened on board, and which of the subplots and events that were added in to brighten up what was an otherwise sad story. The Andrea Gail sets out for a late-season fishing voyage right before a number of meteorological events trigger one of the largest storms in history on the Eastern Seaboard. We get to see many events that occurred including the perils of a yacht, a Coast Guard helicopter crew, and the fishermen on the Andrea Gail. I feel they captured the town and fishermen. The time at the beginning of the movie is required so that you can see why the men were willing to take risk going out so late in the season to fish again. I enjoyed the little look into New England fishery. The boat, the men and the action on the high seas are great to watch. The storm effects (CGI I'm sure) were also very cool. Both George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg do a fine job as the captain and crewman, respectively, of the doomed Andrea Gail. I will keep my DVD and watch it again.... True Story let down by Hollywood in places Review date: 2007-07-18 Rating: 8 out of 10 I'm inclined to agree with those that get fed up with people being critical of a plot that based on a true story. We all know Hollywood can and does change things it can't be bothered to convey but still its not the films fault that these are the events of this story. The Andrea Gail and its captain George Clooney (who is superb) are desperate to get the catch they need. Clooney refuses advice to return home and becomes caught out by Mother Nature who whips up a monsterous storm of horrific proportions that eventually causes deadly problems for the boat and its crew. I dread to think how hideous those sea storms really are as these CGI waves are a brilliant testamant to that but can never get close to the true power and horror the sea can achieve. A very good film worthy of its place in a collection. Read the book Review date: 2007-06-05 Rating: 8 out of 10 This is a solid film, which does it's best to convey Jungers book in 2 hours. Of course its had the Hollywood treatment- what 'true story' hasn't? Its worth remembering that it is a true story- those reveiwers who complain about the 'plot'... not much you can do to alter actual events, is there? I especially liked the reveiw which described the pilots descision to ditch as 'ridiculous'- a descision which saved the lives of all on board. Also worth remembering, is that this as not not meant to be a docomentary- once the radio antennae was ripped from the Andrea Gail, of course no one can know what went on, but the film did a good job of creating a plausible, if overly dramatic finale, which fitted in with what is known about what really happened. I would recomend the book to anyone who is inerested, as inevitably it provides a fuller and truer account. Also recomended is the book 'That Others May Live' by Jack Brehm, who was involved in the coodination of the rescue effort. Product Details/SpecificationsActor(s): John C. Reilly William Fichtner George Clooney Diane Lane Mark Wahlberg Creators: George Clooney (Primary Contributor) Mark Wahlberg (Primary Contributor) Alan B. Curtiss (Producer) Barry Levinson (Producer) Brian McNulty (Producer) Duncan Henderson (Producer) Gail Katz (Producer) Sebastian Junger (Writer) William D. Wittliff (Writer) Director(s): Recording label: Warner Home Video Manufacturer: Warner Home Video EAN: 7321900185844 Binding: DVD Number of items: 1 Format: Dubbed, Letterboxed, PAL, Widescreen, Release date: 2000-11-27 Number of discs: 1 Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region code: 2 Running time: 129 minutes Theatrical release date: 2000-06-30 Language: English (Original Language) Language: German (Original Language) Language: English (Subtitled) Language: German (Subtitled) Language: Swedish (Subtitled) Language: Finnish (Subtitled) Language: Danish (Subtitled) Language: Icelandic (Subtitled)
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