The Hindenburg
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Movie Reviews of The Hindenburg
Movie Review: Well Done, provocative.
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw this movie in the theater as a young boy, it made a lasting impression on me. I've always been taken by the biggest airplane/airship to ever fly. That, plus the level of accomodations that the passengers enjoyed. I bought this film so I could show it to my young son, who has picked up the interest in the Hindenburg from me. Just watched it, and I was very impressed with how the film stands up, especially the special effects (most of them, not all). Yes, the transfer of the film is not very good, but I can deal with that. I was moved watching the film, and following the "sabotage" plot--which I believe has never been fully ruled out in the disaster--was interesting. For the end, seeing the destruction was emotional, and the way the filmakers weave in the actual footage of the Hindenburg's destruction with the filmed scenes is extremely powerful. George C. Scott is excellent in the title role, and the supporting cast is very good. I appreciate the historical accuracy of the film, and like I said, even though they follow the sabotage theory, this has not been disproven. I highly recommend this film.Movie Review: Well researched and stylishly filmed
Summary: 4 Stars
Ok, so it's not The Poseidon Adventure, however it's better than some viewers have implied it is.The movie does focus around a sabotage attempt, which is still considered by many to be a plausible cause of the accident, however the film does not take the liberty of undeniably concluding that a bomb, or single saboteur cause the disaster.
The sets are impressive. If you've seen pictures of the actual interior of the Hindenburg, you will certainly appreciate the level of detail taken to authenticate the ship. The period costumes (especially Bancroft's) are good too.
The disaster sequence was shot in black and white so that actual news reel footage of the event could be incorporated in. That footage is especially chilling to watch since you can see the actual passengers and crew (some on fire) jumping from the ship as it crashes.
George C. Scott does a fine job as the colonel assigned by the German government to protect the ship, and Anne Bancroft is intriguing as the witty refer puffing countess. Look for Katherine Helmond (Soap's Jessica Tate) in a rare non-comedic roll.
Movie Review: What do you want? Fire?
Summary: 4 Stars
Formula movie with many major actors. The outcome is assured.
Soon it will be May 6, 1937, who was the people on the Hindenburg. What are their stories? A detailed letter was received that said the Hindenburg would be blown up over the U.S. Stopping the trip would be a propaganda coup for the opposition. So Col. Franz Ritter (George C. Scott) is charged with finding if the plot is real and if so stopping it.
He naturally is in the right place to overhear many conversations and we are introduced to the players or passengers. As the ship progresses we learn all the little secrets of the passengers and many who seem suspicious. We follow the logic cool headed
Ritter and the trigger happy Gestapo plant.
So does Ritter do his job?
Whose side is Ritter on?
Whose side are you on?
One of the best parts well played was by William Atherton as Karl Boerth
Movie Review: not as bad as they would have you believe
Summary: 4 Stars
well by todays standerds this bit of 70's disater cheese looks slow and tired(it did then also) but i remember being caught in its spell when i was little and i still like it. george c. scott is at his scene chewing best as a nazi officer looking for a bomber on board the ill fated flight.
not all will like it but if you grew up watching this i think you will still get a kick out of it!
Movie Review: The Hindenburg
Summary: 4 Stars
The Film was very entertaining. Show details of the actually account. I reall enjoyed it