Carrier
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Movie Reviews of Carrier
Movie Review: Deserves an Emmy
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished watching "Carrier" on PBS and was extremely impressed by the honest, warts-and-all portrayal of life aboard a carrier. The producers did an outstanding job providing compelling human-interest storylines and showing the diversity of attitudes among the sailors, airmen, and Marines regarding their military service. The show captures the real ambivalence some have regarding our strategy on "the war on terror" and yet how they continue to serve professionally in fulfilling their duties. What I most took away from the series was the exceptional sacrifices these military members make by serving long (monotonous) tours away from their families and from the remedial comforts of home that most of us take for granted. "Carrier" puts a human face to the Navy and its personnel whose service is often performed out of sight of the American public. Kudos to PBS for airing this; to the show's producers for their painstaking work in piecing these individuals' stories together in such an informative and engaging manner; and mostly to the service members and their families who made this series possible.Movie Review: PBS Carrier Review
Summary: 5 Stars
This series is more than learing about navy carriers and how life evolves during a deployment, This series is a lesson on life itself. To concentrate on the mechanics of ship and its deployment is only a backdrop for the human element which is coming to terms with the formulation of so many of life's lessons, racial prejudice, discipline, patriotism, rightousness of war, excellence in performance no matter what the job. Learning all of these things when the ship is described as a floating high schoolis truly amazing. But, perhaps most heart rendering is the real notion that many aboard have this probable one chance to grab hold of their life and make it count for something bigger than them- the realization that one can be a part of something bigger than themselves and feel good about it. Does anyone think that the sailor that left the ship because he could or would not deal with his racism and learn from it is headed to anything in life that won't haunt him over and over again? To see that happen regardless of how you feel about their mission is truly heart breaking and inspriring at the same time.Movie Review: Brings back the memories
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. I have to say that the first 3 episodes really brought back the memories. My first ship I was stationed on fresh out of boot was the USS America (CV66). It was in dry dock in Norfolk. It had just come back from a Westpac to Vietnam. In thirty plus years, nothing has changed, with exception of women on board warships now days. At sea, it was a 24/7 operation. On a Med cruise, once the carrier left the pier in Norfolk, you never tied up at a pier again until you returned to the states. Always anchored out, and the always enjoyable boat ride to the dock. The constant cleaning, the enjoyable 3 months spent `mess cooking', and like they pointed out in the show, the ship was like a huge high school. You had it all, from the jocks to the geeks and everything in between. My personal favorite was the every three day refueling/resupply evolutions. Just like clockwork, and for some strange reason, we did it around midnight every time. Top Gun was Hollywood, this is the real deal.Movie Review: Excellent look at life on a carrier
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a great series. Let's you get to know about 10 different people from all ranks and job roles on the carrier. As the 10 shows progress, you get a real feel for how the 6 month cruise and life in the navy effects people differently.
They told many interesting back stories about people's lives before joining the Navy. Although lots of people on the show complained about their navy job (as many civilians also do), it seemed like the navy pulled many of these folks from messed up family and life situations and provided needed structure.
I was never in the service, but this series made you feel like you had some sense of what it might be like to serve.
This film deepened my appreciation to those who serve and protect in uniform.
Thanks to all the vets who make sacrifices to keep us free.
Movie Review: Aye-Aye, Sir!! Superb!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This ten-part series offers a unique portrait of life aboard the floating city, the USS Nimitz. Daily lives and back stories are filled with drama, whether you are a glamor-boy fighter pilot or the lowly seaman who sorts the ship's trash.
I was left with a newfound respect for the US Navy as an institution trying to teach and empower its members. It is not perfect but the Navy tries to offer opportunities for many.
I am left with gratitude and admiration toward those who make huge sacrifices undertaking hard and nasty jobs for backbreaking shifts for months at a time, thousands of miles away from their families. Whatever they are earning with benefits, it's not enough!!
A 21-gun salute for "Carrier"!!!