The Old Man and the Sea
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Movie Reviews of The Old Man and the Sea
Movie Review: the old man and the sea review
Summary: 5 Stars
Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea is a story about an old sea fisherman and his struggle with a greatest fish he has ever seen. The story takes place on the coast of Cuba in a small fishing village. Due to the fact he has not caught a fish in eighty-four days, his young apprentice is forced to go fish in a more prosperous boat. Although the book seems to have a simple plot, there is a lot of symbolism and the ending was interesting.Some criticize The Old Man and the Sea for dragging on, but the character development only makes it more interesting to find out what happens. The main character, Santiago, is modest and keeps up hope despite his circumstance. His willingness to keep on, even despite his outcome, is moving.
Hemingway's style of writing also creates a detailed environment. The plot may be too straightforward but what it lacks, it makes up for rich detail. The way Hemingway depicts man's battle with nature makes it a good book to read.
The symbolism in the book is hard to read at first. As the book goes on, Hemingway uses more and more words that link Santiago to Christ and are very hard to miss. During the old man's battle with the fish, fishing cable cuts his palms. When carrying a mast across his shoulders in the village, images of Christ's march to Calgary can be related.
I would suggest this book to almost anyone over fifteen. The book is short (around a hundred pages) and straightforward. Although it has such a simple plot, the symbolism is a little more difficult to understand. Writing in short declarative sentences, Hemingway's style of writing makes it harder to read.
Movie Review: The Old Man...and the Sea
Summary: 5 Stars
The title says it all. The most compelling thing to note in the story of Santiago, (the lead character)is the implication that any of his contemporaries would likely have reacted to his plight in the same way. Not through any special courage, but through a plain lack of choice. A simple fisherman on a hard luck streak, he does the only thing he can do, he keeps fishing. The sea is the only thing he has ever known, and so he turns to it day after day despite recent failure.
His protoge' too is no doubt typical; a young boy who loves his mentor and cares for him unconditionally. Any boy who watches will want to help a man, and any man who sees this will want to teach a boy.
The movie is touching enough to have "Hollywood" written across it's face...or to have "real life" written accross it's face. Thanks to Hemmingway, and Tracy, it is decidedly the latter.
Movie Review: oldie but a goodie
Summary: 5 Stars
i watched this movie for the first time back in the 60's.mainly cause i love fishing type movies.my dad liked spencer tracy so we sat down and watched it together.what lessons can be learned from such a movie.more movies should have such a positive reaction.no special effect crap,but a simple tale of an old man and youngster catching more than what they could handle or at least were prepared for.excellant for any father-son to watch together...or an all around family setting.Movie Review: A Classic Movie for a Classic Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Hemingway's novel is considered a must read for any journalism student. And I consider the movie a must view for any film student. A classic novel and a classic actor. I think Hemingway and Tracy must have been cast from the same mold.
If your interest is in action, danger, excitement and the like; then pass on this movie. If you love a good narrative, then this is just what you need.
Movie Review: Excellent for kids
Summary: 5 Stars
My boys, ages 4,6, and 8 thoroughly enjoyed this movie. They were moved by the young boy who took care of an old man shunned by everybody else. They were captivated by the shark scene and felt the loss of the Old Man. Get unrated movies such as this before you waste your money on a current PG or even G piece of garbage.