Sink the Bismarck!
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Movie Reviews of Sink the Bismarck!
Movie Review: Classic but there are a couple of mistakes..
Summary: 4 Stars
Okay anyone who doesn't know the story of the Bismarck needs to get a history book first. After saying that, the German Admiral Lutjens (Spelling?)was in real life nothing like the one in the film. In truth he was a terrifically talented German officer of the Kaiser's era. His family, and he himself where noted for being a fervent ANTI-Nazis. Hitler and his cronies only tolerated him because of his loyalty to German and his brilliance in the art of naval warfare. In later years many historians have written that if it where not for the lucky torpedo hit by Swordfish; the Bismarck would have done far more damage to England and the Royal Navy. This is especially so given the tactical brilliance of Lutjens on the high seas.
Then there is the director of naval operations: The fictitious Captain Shepard and his lovely Yeoman of the Royal Navy. Altogether fictional characters created to provide a mini love story within an otherwise reasonably account of the hunt of the Bismarck.
I know it may not have been PC in that era to mention it. But when I hear the tale of the Bismarck I often think of all the German sailors who survived the sinking; but had to suffer long slow deaths in the Icy North Atlantic. Because during the post battle rescues ops the Royal Navy had to abandon them as a result of a false U-Boat Alarm.
Beyond all this, if you are looking for what surely is one of the top Classic War Movies of all time. Buy this one... It's not as glossy as the later big budget special effects movies. But the story is far more solid, and the actors actually have to act.
Movie Review: What Decision Making Is All About
Summary: 4 Stars
This film is no different that most of the British movies made about World War. Though it is no masterpiece, it is not that bad as well. The script keeps the flow moving - first to know whether Bismarck is sailing, then where and then how do destroy it. I am not too sure how close this movie goes to the actual incidents, but I can bet one thing I like in the movie most: the process of decision making. The Director of Operations (which was Admiral Sir Ralph Lauren in real life) had to make many decisions often depending on incomplete information (the message from Norway) or without any information at all (where the wounded Bismark would retreat). But he always figured out the most probable coordinate and direction of the Bismark using his 'overall reading' - which was ALWAYS dead right - and prepared his arsenals accordingly. Some additional dramatizations are there (like D.O.'s son in Ark Royale) but most compelling documentation is the D.O.'s hard work, perseverance (no rest for 5 days), discipline (always in British DNA) and of course, the wisdom to know what he did not know. Hats off to Sir Lauren and his precision decision making process. The film has captured the tough process of making hard decisions and calculating risks for the same very well, along with the bonus of Mr. Ed Murrow to act as himself to report the status of the ongoing operation to sink the Bismark. One of my favorite films.Movie Review: Well done depiction of classic WWII Naval battle
Summary: 4 Stars
This film depicts the classic WWII battle between the Nazi's premiere vessel, the Bismarck, and the British Navy. Although Naval military history movies are not usually my favorites, I did enjoy this one. It has a lot to offer viewers.
The plot is pretty straight forward. The Germans have launched the Bismarck out into the open seas to wreak havoc on the Allies. The command comes down to sink it, at all costs. Luckily, the Bristish navy was up to the task.
The director uses real life footage during numerous scenes which adds a nice element of realism. The story also does a nice job of demonstrating the dedication required of the leaders who faced this difficult task. It is well balanced with the human element of loss and sacrifice.
If you like vintage WWII films, then you will enjoy this film. I recommend it.
Movie Review: Compelling WWII action
Summary: 4 Stars
Captain Shepard (Kenneth More) and his staff in the Naval Command Center direct the British Navy in its hunt for the German battleship Bismarck. Archival footage is expertly integrated with staged footage to produce compelling battles at sea. More, struggling with the death of his wife and the MIA status of his son, and Dana Wynter, playing his assistant, carry the emotional weight of the story. I wish the filmmakers had established the importance of destroying the Bismarck better; I had to accept that it was worth diverting ships from other important arenas because the film told me so, but it didn't make me feel that necessity on an emotional level. Nevertheless, this remains an entertaining and worthy film.Movie Review: Entertaining, though a bit of a stereotype.
Summary: 4 Stars
The movie accurately depicts Operation "Exercise Rhine", and the British reaction to it. Exciting, and very entertaining, though sterotyping the German Fleet Commander (Gunter Lutjens) as a fanatical nazi was very inaccurate, and to me, the most dissapointing aspect of an otherwise accurate account. Admiral Lutjens was a person who did not care for the Nazis or Adolf Hitler, but loved Germany and the Kriegsmarine. On the other hand, the depiction of the Bismarck's Captain (Ernst Lindemann) as a conscientous, dedicated career officer was very accurate.The models were well done and the combat scenes were also well portrayed. Well worth watching.