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It's a pity this oceangoing adventure wasn't fully appreciated during its theatrical release in 1996, if only because its climactic storm sequence (hence the movie's title) was awesome on the big screen and inevitably less impressive on video. Mixed reviews also curtailed its box-office potential, but as you might expect from Ridley Scott--the director of Blade Runner and Thelma & Louise--this is a beautifully photographed movie that will thrill anyone who is drawn to the romance and danger of the open sea. The story is a rite-of-passage adventure for a group of high school boys who spend their senior year as the crew-in-training on the Albatross, a sailing vessel skippered by an experienced sailor and schoolmaster (Jeff Bridges) who teaches hard lessons of teamwork and individual responsibility. As they sail to the tip of South America and back, the young men face many challenges that will shape their character, in addition to the carnal pleasures of shore leave in exotic ports of call. It's a traditional story, and Scott doesn't bring anything particularly new to this sailboat variation of Dead Poets Society and Scent of a Woman. But as a coming-of-age drama White Squall is professionally crafted and filled with vital energy, featuring a talented cast of newcomers (led by Scott Wolf of TV's Party of Five) who rise to the demands of this rousing and life-changing adventure. --Jeff Shannon
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Hollywood favorite Jeff Bridges (True Grit, Carzy Heart, The Big Lebowski) stars in this thrilling high seas adventure! Bridges leads a crew of seafaring students on the voyage of a lifetime! But just before their return, nature teaches the toughest lesson of all...turning this journey at sea into a test of the crew’s courage and will to survive! From acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott (Black Hawk Down, American Gangster) – don’t miss any of the pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat excitement that this breathtaking motion picture delivers!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Scott FS
Format:DVD
I've changed my rating of this film after watching it two more times.
Originally, I liked the first part of the film much more than the ending, which features a court scene. I downrated the film on the contrast between the thoroughly entertaining film that features the 'boys on the boat', and the judicial scenes at the end of the film.
After seeing the film on two separate, subsequent occasions, I've changed my mind a bit. The final half hour of the film does match, in my changed viewpoint, the intensity and fine acting that preceded the last scences.
Jeff Bridges gives another excellent performance. His cool, laconic performance is just so right for this film. He hits every note.
Also to be praised is the acting of the rest of the cast. They do an excellent job conveying the melding of a crew out of a disparate group of young men with wildly different backgrounds. And Caroline Goodall gives an equally effective performance as his wife.
Admittedly, the film does follow some familiar paths during the titular storm. Let's say not all bodes well for everyone on the voyage.
Directed by Ridley Scott, who has directed such hits as 'Blackhawk Down' and 'Gladiator'. 'White Squall' is a quieter film than those, but equally as effective.
Recommended. But be sure to wear your life jacket when on one a boat called the 'Albatross'
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Bridges is a captain of a ship and he is on the highseas with his shipmates. other actors include Caroline Goodall, John Savage, Scott Wolf, Ryan Phillippe, Jason Marsden and Jeremy Sisto. an exceptional cast makes this one special and Bridges cares for his mates. a powerful movie
By "blubber88"
Format:DVD
This movie was excellent- i couldn't think of anything better to say. We watched tha movie at school and we thought it would be really crappy but it turned out to be excellent. I still think that they could have designed the ending with the tornado a bit better i mean Life Jackets woud have been great even though none of the survivors drowned. I felt really sympathetic towards Alice because she was locked in an airtight room and she sunk to the bottom of the ocean with the ship, she didn't drown she would have died a grueosome death from starvation and dehydration. But overall i thought it was great, you could feel everything they did.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
1 of the most stupid films ever
First of all, the characters all look alike and the names aint mentioned often so u dunno which guy is which. Since i gotta do a report on dis movie it aint much help. Read more
Published on Jan 12 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
Common sense would of come in handy
This movie was really stupid. A bunch of hormonal teenage guys trown together on a boat does not appeal to me. Read more
Published on Nov 10 2003 by "lobsie"
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Favorite Movie - Got me interested in Tall Ships
What I liked about this movie, other than the fact that it was based on a true story, is watching how these young boys grow due to their experience. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the most underrated movies in the world
A group of teenage boys learn discipline, courage, and what it's like to stick together as a unit as they aboard the Albatross and ride it out into the great wide open in the... Read more
Published on Dec 24 2002 by jasenao
5.0 out of 5 stars
White Squall - One of the Best Films Ever Made!
White Squall is my personal favorite, not just because of the story and the characters, but because we seldom see movies that tackle male bonding so deep you even can't help but... Read more
Published on Dec 6 2002 by Robinson Salonga
5.0 out of 5 stars
I don't know why this isn't a classic
Maybe "classic" is a little bit much, but this movie is probably the most underrated movie I have ever seen. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2002 by Gregory P. Hart
2.0 out of 5 stars
A rare clunker from Ridley Scott
Sending teenage boys off on a long ocean voyage is an excellent idea, but it totally defeats the purpose if we then have to watch a movie about them. Read more
Published on July 20 2002 by David C. Read
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better by far than Perfect Storm
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... Read more
Published on April 6 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sailing action with good story line
Captain takes misfit kids sailing to teach how to be
responsible and to grow up. Good sailing action movie.
responsible and to grow up. Good sailing action movie.
Published on Mar 30 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars
Breathtaking, beautiful and bittersweet
A deeply touching true story about the journey from childhood to adulthood, seen from the eyes of boys on board a ocean school headed by Jeff Bridges. Read more
Published on Mar 17 2002
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