White Squall
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Movie Reviews of White Squall
Movie Review: True story with a cliched ending...
Summary: 4 Stars
True story - an "alternative high school" for boys, on a sail boat named the Albatross, takes its crew and students on a long trip in the Atlantic. They meet Cuban gunboats, various phobias, conflict, STDs, and more. The true story aspect is that they also run into a "white squall," a sudden storm with powerful winds and waves that cause a disaster.
Initially, I had difficulty with the scenes of the boat in very rough water, juxtapositioned with shots from inside the boat and on its deck. They clearly are not done under the same conditions; the rough seas portrayed (more than once) should have made walking and standing on deck more difficult.
Still, the experience could have been wonderful. The result was tragedy. Jeff Bridges, the captain, was a bit too stoic for my taste.
Movie Review: Why does no one talk about this movie!?
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't get it! How can there be so many Ridley Scott movies that go unnoticed? Other mainstream directors like James Cameron and Steven Spielberg have basically recognition for every movie they've made, but with movies like White Squall, there is a forgotten element to what Ridley Scott has done with his career. White Squall is a gem of a movie that has gone unnoticed for too long. Jeff Bridges is excellent as are the rest of the actors. This is a story that will pull you in and is addictive. It's like a book you can't put down. The style of the movie is a little removed from Scott's more modern works, but it's definately him behind the camera. Enjoy this movie, no matter who you are.Movie Review: Bridges is great as the capt.
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoy true to life stories. I saw this in the movies and got it on DVD. There could be more extras, but the film it self is great just to watch. Jeff Bridges is out standing as allways. The only down fall is the so-so acting from the younger (90210/Party of1/Dawsons pond,etc..) cast. The storm seen is awsom, and a great score. Very acurat as far as the Naval jargun and the Coast Gaurd being under the Navy. (up untill 1967 the coast gaurd was part of the Navy)If you like true stories, or coming of age adventure then you'll enjoy this.Movie Review: Wonderful Movie!
Summary: 4 Stars
Two things really struck me about this film: the sea action was beautifully filmed, and the development of the characters was well done. This, more than any other movie I've seen, shows what being on a windjammer in the open sea must be like. There's lots of action footage of actual heavy seas as well as excellent special effects. The changes the kids, who truly become young men, go through are very well done. Knowing that this is a true story makes it particularly compelling.Movie Review: Better by far than Perfect Storm
Summary: 4 Stars
White Squall is a very enjoyable film and I agree that it is very similar to the Disney family films, with maybe a bit more four letter words but regardless, it's quality family entertainment. Jeff Bridges never fails to churn out a great performance. I was very impressed with Jeremy Sisto's searing, complex performance as well. It's not easy to lump this film in with Perfect Storm, since it is better by far, and touched me to the heart that much deeper.