The Long Ships
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Movie Reviews of The Long Ships
Movie Review: Not Until Star Wars
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this movie as a child. Even as a young boy I realized this was a fun, tongue-in-cheek adventure film... closer to a fairy tale than to a realistic serious yarn. I loved it.
Over the years there weren't many films of this type produced. It wasn't until a decade and a half later when Star Wars hit the big screen that I got to see another variation of the elements which make the Long Ships great. While critics missed the point of Star Wars and compared it to 2001: A Space Odyssey, I could instantly see that Lucas was far more influenced (story-wise) by films such as the Long Ships than he was 2001. In order to enjoy either film, you have to leave reality behind and become a kid again.
If you find science and history class more fun than reading a fairy tale, you won't like this film. But, if you enjoy a good story and your imagination gets caught-up in the story-teller's drama, and you want to be told that anything is possible... have fun watching the Long Ships!
Movie Review: A Rousing Viking Adventure Story
Summary: 5 Stars
Few movies can match this one for sheer entertainment value. The two sons of a Viking shipbuilder steal the King's funeral ship and set off in search of the lost legendary treasure of a great golden bell. But they have deadly rivals in the form of a Moorish prince and his warriors, who are also seeking the fabulous prize. Non-stop fun, with storms at sea, battles, orgies, unexpected humor and more. Truly a gripping film that takes the viewer along on a wonderful epic adventure. Richard Widmark is in top form as the scapegrace oldest son, with Russ Tamblyn as the more idealistic one. Sidney Poitier chills the viewer with his menacing portrayal of the Moorish prince, as cold-blooded a monarch as ever known. Many well-known British character actors round out the wonderful cast. The film is blessed with a great heroic score, larger than life characters and a vivid sense of story telling.Movie Review: Great, but STILL incomplete.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to agree wholehartedly with E.E. Gurango in regard to the missing footage from this film. Also, the preceeding harem dance was a bit of a flagraiser for a young lad too, and with the release of this version, the footage no longer exists in the 70mm master either. this is another obvious example of political correctness. when I was younger,at the time of the films release,the only prints that were cut were the 16mm. prints,and the TV. print (eventually) But the 70mm. and the 35mm. prints were complete. It's really annoying when this happens and I feel that if the missing footage has'nt been restored by now, it never will. I've been chasing it for decades.But, all things considered, it is a magnificent transfer from the Technirama 70 neg. and the sound is crisp and clear.Movie Review: The Mother of all Voices
Summary: 5 Stars
Like others I saw this film when I was a kid. Watching it now I still have the sense of fun I did when I was about ten. I'm not blind to it's faults. I love Richard Widmark but a Viking? It's a stretch to say the least. At least he doesn't have that sick Tommy Udo laugh! Russ Tamblyn -- a minor name off WEST SIDE STORY. Edward Judd (probably best remembered for Ray Harryhausen's FIRST MEN IN THE MOON) and Oscar Winner Sidney Poitier. Oscar Holmolka as Rolfe and Orm's drunken Viking lord father who gets screwed by Viking King Haraald for his death ship. A giant bells made of gold, the Mare of Steel ... it's saturday afternoon stuff to be sure. Park your disbelief outside and it's a fun movie. As such movies go, Fleischer's THE VIKINGS is far better.Movie Review: Memorable!
Summary: 5 Stars
My Dad took me to see this film when I was 10, in 1964. In 1988 I took my Mum on a retirement 'journey' that ventured through Yugoslavia. I swam in the town of Budva (Montenegro) and remembered something...this was where 'The Long Ships' was filmed! I remembered the scenery from 1964! I tried to ask the locals (in my pigeon Russian) but only a few seemed to remember...then I found it...the Great Golden Bell! 'The Mother of Voices'...O.K. it was wood, the gold leaf having long ago fallen off but what the hell! Do see this film! It's a great adventure with a brilliant score and an ensamble cast that obviously had great fun. 'The Vikings' takes realism to the 9th degree, this film takes adventure and mid-60's film making to an equal plateau...enjoy it!