The Hindenburg
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Movie Reviews of The Hindenburg
Movie Review: A lost classic is found
Summary: 5 Stars
I never even heard of this movie until I saw it on AMC. What a film....First of all the movie is not about the Hindenburg disaster. Unlike 'Titanic' it's not about the crash.
'Hindenburg' is a suspense mystery. Germany learns the Hindenburg will be destroyed before it reaches New Jersy. But instead of canceling the flight, they send it George C. Scott as a spy to find the bomber on board. 'Hindenburg' gives us many interesting suspects.
I can see why it won for best FX. Back when they used models and super imposing before this computer animation crap. Suprisingly after 2 hours of great FX, they cheap out at the end and go to black and white so they can splice in that famous footage of the crash. Cheesy, bust as I said the movie isn't about the crash.
It's also interesting to see how we were once on good terms with the Nazis. Yeah we even had the Olympics there.
If you want a great suspense film with great production quality, this is it. Look else where for big explosions.
Movie Review: Beautifully photographed and very well directed!
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't seen the widescreen version of this film yet, but I still love the movie. I had heard of this film, but didn't think anything of it until I saw the end of it on cable one morning. I remember that I was always fond of those old zeppelins, so I decided to rent the movie. Amazing special effects by veteran special effects maker Albert Whitlock that won on of the films two Oscars, beautiful Oscar nominated photography by veteran cinematographer Robert L. Surtees, a beautiful and memorable score by David Shire, and brilliant directing by Citizen Kane editor, Oscar winning director Robert Wise. I hope to have this DVD version of this wonderful film, so that I can see its real splendor.Movie Review: This wonderful movie needs more good reviews
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw the full screen version on The History Channel and when it was over I thought it was a very artistical and brilliant disaster dramatization movie. As far as I can say, everything about this picture is perfect all the way down to the color screen switch to black and white footage. I have yet to see this DVD though. From what I hear from some other reviews the DVD has screen and sound problems but, that should not ruin the fun of the movie. If some of the other reviews make you unsure about buying this movie on DVD then rent it before you buy it because that is what I am going to do.Movie Review: Engrossing film
Summary: 5 Stars
When THE HINDENBURG first was released, I viewed it and was not that impressed. Now, several decades later, I find it much better than my initial impression conveyed. George C. Scott is superb, as are other members of the cast. Although we certainly KNOW the outcome, what will happen to The Hindenburg, somehow the film still manages to have us hanging on every twist in the plot, as if there is still some doubt as to the eventual outcome. That it accomplishes this is no mean feat, and a compliment to both Scott and the film direction. High recommended.Movie Review: A great film
Summary: 5 Stars
This has always been one of my all-time favorite films. Yes, I am aware of some liberities taken with the facts surrounding the Hindenburg's last flight (the tear in the skin of the ship's fin, for example - that actually happened to the Graf Zeppelin some years before, not the Hindenburg.) Then again, this film is historical fiction, and should be enjoyed as such. In addition, the Hindenburg flight sequences are stunning, as is the attention to detail throughout the production. A must see!