10-08-2009
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The critics panned this movie...but I, like you, quite enjoyed it.
The critics thought the movie was building itself up to some kind of real excitement and drama that never really materialized. Also the whole reality show type of vote the guy of the Island was never something I enjoyed and has grown even more stale 10 years after the inception of Survivor. But being more of a sailing junky than a film critic...I just sucked it up. I like the Oz...he was pretty cool.
Even though I too quite enjoyed First Light but obviously it didn't touch "Captain Ron" or "Master and Commander"
I would say I enjoyed the 80s movie "Wind" more than First Light.
And Dove is very good too. Boatniks is good for a chuckle.
White Squall is another great.
Am I missing some? Probably.
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Last edited by GreatWhite; 10-08-2009 at 04:19 PM.
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Morning Light
and this one caught my eye. I watched it for the first time yesterday and was blown away by the inspiration and excitement this movie (documentary) communicates.
Roy Disney, a veteran TransPac racer produced this film and it has some great sailing shots, and covers in detail many of the nuances involved in a high level race. Some parts of the film and the soundtrack may have a "Disney" feel to them but the messages about the sport of sailing come through loud and clear. Check it out!! If you get the DVD don't forget to check out the bonus features as well. While on this subject, are there any other great/classic sailing movies people would reccomend? Afetr all, we do have a reccomended reading list.
