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Ship of Fools

Vivien Leigh , Simone Signoret , Stanley Kramer    DVD
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An all-star drama in the grandest of Hollywood traditions, Ship of Fools is now a glossy, Oscar®-nominated relic from a bygone era, when actors were valued more than special effects. "Prestige" is the keyword in describing this high-toned Stanley Kramer production, and the passage of time brings the pros and cons of Kramer's filmmaking into stark relief. In adapting Katherine Anne Porter's acclaimed novel set aboard a German liner sailing from Mexico to Germany, Kramer and screenwriter Abby Mann (who shifted the story from 1931 to 1933) attempted to display the oncoming horror of Nazi Germany in microcosm, as represented by the ship's colorful variety of passengers, including maritally combative artists (George Segal, Elizabeth Ashley); a has-been baseball star (Lee Marvin); a pair of illicit lovers (Oskar Werner, Simone Signoret); a despondent divorcée (Vivien Leigh, shockingly garish in her final film); and several others who play symbolic roles with varying degrees of obviousness. Porter's potent themes are somewhat deflated by Kramer's pompous, heavy-handed approach, but powerful acting remains. Having lost what relevance it had in 1965, Ship of Fools is still fascinating as a showcase for well-drawn characters (including an observant dwarf, played by the late, great Michael Dunn) whose inner lives and outward interactions reflect a turbulent world irrevocably headed for war. --Jeff Shannon

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars DVD VERSION NOT IN WIDESCREEN Dec 3 2003
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I don't understand why this movie is not available in widescreen. The movie won an Oscar for Best Cinematography, and at this stage of the DVD game, there's no excuse for a major studio not to release a major movie in its correct theatrical aspect ratio. Not only is this DVD scarce of extras, it's pathetic that the film's visuals are marred by the square/TV format, which is a violation of what DVDs are all about--the good ones: to preserve the integrity of the original film as best possible. This looks like a cleaned up version of the VHS release.

Of course, certain movies prior to 1953 (and a few thereafter) were shot in the 1:33 or "full screen" format, but Ship of Fools was released in 1965 at the height of the widescreen spectacles. I don't know if producer/director Stanley Kramer shot the film in the old aspect ratio, but it seems highly unlikely. The DVD reduces this movie to a TV soap opera and not a cinematic experience. I've been waiting for this movie, but Columbia Tri Star has disappointed this collector, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Most of the positive reviews on this page are based on the VHS. Come on, we're in the 21st century. If we're going to pay top dollar for these movies on D-V-D, give us what we expect from D-V-Ds, i.e., a film in its correct aspect ratio. If this were not the only version of the film available on DVD, I'd return it.

Is the studio planning to release a "special edition" in widescreen in the future? Who knows? Ship of Fools was an Oscar candidate for Best Picture. I think it's absolutely disrespectful on the part of any studio to release an important film "modified to fit your screen." It's cheap and embarrasing and not in the best interest of the modern viewers. Why not present the film in both full frame AND widescreen? At least that shows some respect for the audience's intelligence. After all, we are not a society of cinema illiterates.

If the film was NOT shot in widescreen, then I sincerely apologize for my opinions, because the movie itself is excellent! I hope someone who knows more about it than I do will clarify this.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, absorbing drama Dec 6 2003
Format:DVD
Powerful, dramatic adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter's novel about racism and complacency among passengers travelling on a German liner in 1933. Marvelously directed by Stanley Kramer, excellent, Oscar-winning cinematography, and a powerhouse cast, especially Simone Signoret and Oskar Werner.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars AN INSULT!!!!!! Feb 6 2004
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Pity! A BLATANT insult to the Memory of this milestone mid-sixties production ....

SHAME! Rethink, remaster and re-issue the original MASTERPIECE.

Blatant sabotage of this work.

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4.0 out of 5 stars SHIP OF FOOLS
I SAW THIS MOVIE WHEN IT CAME OUT AND LIKED IT SO I PURCHASED IT ON DVD WITH HESITATION BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE DATED BUT I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED TO SEE IT WASNT. Read more
Published on Oct 6 2010 by SHIRELY
5.0 out of 5 stars Sail away with an all-star cast
The "Ship of Fools" is a German luxury liner sailing home from Mexico in 1933. Aboard are a classic roster of characters - the ship's noble doctor (Oskar Werner) who falls in love... Read more
Published on Jun 15 2006 by Kona
4.0 out of 5 stars "Tell them I have to fix the toilet"
First of all, I must say that this is an outstanding adaptation of an excellent satirical novel. Some characters were modified, perhaps for the better: the minor hunchback... Read more
Published on April 1 2004 by Mark Cederholm
5.0 out of 5 stars ' folly to be wise ......'
STILL memorable after almost 40 years, and richly nominated, this slightly butchered version of the original lavish wide-screen masterpiece is still fairly effective. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars +1/2. Over-obvious and overlong
A socially conscious would-be epic, from back in the days When Art Mattered. The story takes place on a German ocean liner in the early 1930s, travelling from Mexico back to Der... Read more
Published on Oct 24 2003 by DJ Joe Sixpack
5.0 out of 5 stars SHIP OF FOOLS- A MASTERPIECE
This star-studded film is one of my all time favourite films. The acting,direction and Ernest Gold's music combine to make this an unforgettable experience. Read more
Published on Oct 9 2003 by Peter Fraser
4.0 out of 5 stars Looking For Fulfillment and Purpose
The setting of this tale is a ship en route from Mexico to Germany in 1933, carrying a disparate group of people, many of whom are unhappy or unfulfilled, living in a time of great... Read more
Published on Aug 19 2002 by James L.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Voyage Not To Be Missed
It's a cliche to say it, but it's true - they don't make movies like this anymore. Ship of Fools is an intelligent film populated by a variety of beautifully drawn characters... Read more
Published on Jun 28 2002 by Cowboy Buddha
5.0 out of 5 stars Great work
This ship is carring all the characters one meets in life. Lee Marvin is great. When you watch this one, watch it closely, if you do not you will miss so much. Read more
Published on Feb 8 2002 by Samuel L. Baldwin
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece of parallell protrayal
"Ship of Fools" is not a complicated tale. The characters are broad, there is no real "plot", and the lines are simple and concise. Read more
Published on April 29 2001 by ergonaught
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