Captains Courageous
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Movie Reviews of Captains Courageous
Movie Review: An all-time great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I hadn't seen this film for many years, and my last memory was that this was a very good film I enjoyed when I was young. Well, after re-watching this recently, I was reminded that this is a tremendous film that really packs a punch.
I have seen some criticism about the changing of Kipling's classic and also about the poor Portuguese accent Tracy had. All I can say is, that is not nearly enough of a detractor for a nearly perfect film! I've seen a lot of dramas and a lot of melodramas. I don't know exactly what makes one movie great and another pretentious, but this movie is just fantastic. Perhaps Kipling would be slightly disappointed with some of the minor plot changes, but I don't think even he would be disappointed with the character and moral of the movie.
This is a true "coming of age" film, where a selfish, arrogant rich kid learns how to live for others and grows up quickly under the care and discipline of people who truly care for him. The message doesn't age--even if the setting does--and I would not hesitate to watch this brilliant film again soon. I would also recommend this highly to others--unless their idea of a coming of age film is that of a sex comedy.
Movie Review: An excellent movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This 1937 movie is a retelling of Rudyard Kipling's 1897 novel of the same name. In this movie, Harvey Cheyne, the spoiled son of a wealthy but distant father, falls overboard off a Europe-bound ship, and is rescued by a down-to-earth Portuguese fisherman, Manuel Fidello. Unimpressed with the young castaway's unlikely claims of wealth, the captain of the fishing boat offers Harvey a low paying job, in exchange for which Harvey will be fed and taken care of. During the course of the long voyage, Harvey learns a great lesson in humility and caring for others.
This is an excellent movie, one that is still wonderful to watch all these years later. Spencer Tracy (playing Manuel) and Freddie Bartholomew (playing Harvey) both bring a real potency to their roles, giving the movie a startling realism. If you want a nice family-friendly movie, one that with an enthralling storyline and a good lesson, then checkout this classic!
(Review of Captains Courageous starring Spencer Tracy and Freddie Bartholomew)
Movie Review: An old story that is never told better
Summary: 5 Stars
A rich brat (Freddy Bartholomew) is dysfunctional due to his environment. There is always Sheryl Temple type stories of some kid being orphaned and mistreated. Luckily this is not one of those movies. Everyone except the kid has a full understanding of the problem and good solutions. The school authorities say that he has good potential, His father takes a direct interest and it was just unforeseen circumstances that changed his life. He falls off the ship and is rescued by a fisherman. He must stay on board for the duration of the season. This makes a natural environment to learn bonding and character.
It is not the outcome, but the process, which intrigues us and some unforgettable acting by Spencer Tracy.
The Old Man and the Sea
Movie Review: A classic available now on DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
This classic story of a spoiled boy learning to be a man is timeless. The story is simple; a spoiled rich boy is on his way to Europe with his overindulgent, and widowed, father when he falls overboard from the ship. He is rescued by Portugese fisherman Spencer Tracy, who would win the Academy Award for his role of Manuel, the fisherman. The boy is brought aboard the fishing schooner, captained by Lionel Barrymore, not yet crippled by rheumatoid arthritis. Mickey Rooney plays the captain's son who serves as a foil between the boy and the crew, especially John Carradine who would prefer to throw him overboard as a bad luck Jonah. The sailing scenes are among the best ever in movies. Freddie Bartholomew played the boy Harvey in one of a number of starring roles that made him the most successful child actor after Shirley Temple.Movie Review: A film classic with humor, intelligent content and values
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first movie I remember seeing. I was probably five or six years old and the images in it have remained with me for the next 70 yrs. of life. Recently I saw it again for the first time and realized why it is such a "classic." The story is peopled by very human figures: a father and son who really care for each other but have disconnected through their affluent life style, the Grand Banks fishermen whose hardscrabble lives don't allow for any human warmth to show through, the simple faith of one of them who is strong in honor despite his great lack of more than subsistance living. Human compassion and its fleeting presence is etched against life on the rugged sailing ships completing their work no matter the hardship.