The Perfect Storm

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Hagrid M Apr 15, 2019 The Perfect Storm is by no means an awful movie - the effects were good for the era, and it did make me empathize with the crew of the Andrea Gail, which, presumably, was the purpose of the film. On the other hand, the film feels overly sentimental. There is a difference between being respectful to the real people who died and portraying those real people and events in an overly romantic manner. Contributing to these tonal issues is music which often doesn't fit the corresponding scene, such as sappy music played during a scene that's meant to be tense. This is a perfect example of how bad sound design can torpedo a film. The sad thing is, I was really rooting for this film. I love tales of tragedy and heroism on the high seas. Unfortunately, this film wasn't a good retelling of this particular tale. See more

Hermione P Mar 18, 2019 Great cast and really poor writing. Lets introduce a boat which needs saving for no apparent reason and isn't connected to the main plot. Oh and despite everything. Its 19 years on so no spoilers.... everyone dies! See more

Han S Mar 10, 2019 Like many, i read and loved the book. A well written narrative of a bigger than life event, its tragedies and heroes. This movie took a shit on all that with a lousy screenplay, poorly chosen cast, vomit-in-the-mouth dialogue, and melodramatic acting. See more

Hagrid W Jan 5, 2019 Loved this. Reading the book currently based on the true story. Offers a view of a completely different way of living.

Leia R Sep 22, 2018 barely a high tide.. The Perfect Storm The Perfect Storm is a plot driven adventurous drama about a group of guys visiting unknown territories in the sea world with an immovable agenda. Despite of stunning visual effects, sharp sound effects and background score, the so called cinematic experience that it promises, is left untouched. Either the characters are undercooked or are brimmed with chalky substance, since it isn't convincing for a single frame; no thrills in here are thrilling. It is undeniably finely detailed but as much as deep it goes, either the discovered hollowness shucks away its credibility or the surfing through character's perspective grows non-feasible. The feature somehow seems in a hurry, it skips steps over husky bits and directs all his guns on delivering the crisp which unfortunately is wafer thin in here. It might be gullible on terms of commercial aspects, but its self-created hallucination of forcibly imputing artsy factors, is just plainly disappointing. There are few sequences where they get it right and won't even make you blink twice with its ruggedness and earthy theme that is palpable to its tone. Clooney is definitely not in his A game, he seems confused and isn't clearly expressive with Wahlberg's scattering portrayal of any whatsoever persona and addition to that even Riley, Lane and Hawkes; stars like such, fails to create the anticipated impact on screen. Armed with an incongruent adaptation by Wittliff, Peterson's somewhat decent execution skills too couldn't save this sinking ship as it falls flatly on character development or even logistics at times. The bravura of work by sound department that leaves your seat shaken up and few cheap yet thoroughly entertaining thrills are the only high points of this tomfoolery projected under the adventurous genre. The Perfect Storm is barely a high tide let alone be "the storm" and as far as perfection is concerned, it certainly is mythical. See more

Draco L Mar 15, 2018 A very good looking film that never manages to suck you in. Still an enjoyable watch to pass the time if nothing else.

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