Movie Reviews for Captains Courageous

Captains Courageous

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Movie Reviews of Captains Courageous

Movie Review: Captains Courageous
Summary: 5 Stars

This film is well done and Spencer Tracy shows what a superb actor he was.

Movie Review: Just good stuff
Summary: 4 Stars

I showed this at a big party with lots and lots of kids. I was a little worried that the kids wouldn't "get" the old black and white flick, but there wan't a peep, and nobody left or lost interest. Someone else brought and showed "Captain Ron" before I put this on, which made for a great juxtoposition of values. Captain Ron was, typical of modern Hollywood, trashy and profane, while Captains Courageous was positive and uplifting. For my kids, I'd prefer the latter.

Movie Review: Exciting movie -- beautiful format
Summary: 4 Stars

Although somewhat dated, "Captains" is still moving, and most of the ship shots aren't stock footage or miniatures -- Fleming shot a real ship, off the coast of California. The cast is excellent (who knew John Carradine was so handsome when young?), and, despite an accent stolen from Chico Marx, Spencer Tracy is powerful, as usual.

Film seems to have been restored for the DVD; it's in excellent shape. Extras include MGM shorts and a cartoon.

Movie Review: for Schooner Lovers
Summary: 4 Stars

The story's sappy and the "special effects" are laughable for today's audiences BUT you can't beat the action scenes of sailing schooners. Many of those ships are gone now although some are still sailing, like Ernestina in New Bedford and Adventure in Gloucester. Movies like this that have irreplaceable footage of these ships provide a glimpse into the life of Grand Banks fishermen.