Courage in the sea

Lacey 2022-03-20 09:01:36

"The Perfect Storm" is a quintessentially American thriller and disaster, and it has all the elements of a film of its kind. Such as fixed disaster scenes; each character's own background; of course, the grand and spectacular special effects. Although a bit cliché, it's still a classic of its kind, and I think there are a few reasons why.

First of all, the description of the characters in the film is very meticulous. Whether it is the protagonist or the supporting role, the audience is given a certain explanation. For example, Bobby, who just divorced his wife, needs to pay legal fees to the lawyer who helped him in the lawsuit. At the same time, he also Murphy, who needs money to build a new life with a new girlfriend; Murphy, who needs money to support his increasingly estranged wife and daughter; Bagos, who wants to earn money for a wife; Ordinary people with relatively low social status bear heavier family and economic burdens, and because of this, they resolutely chose to move forward in the face of the storm, which laid the groundwork for the second half of the film, which played a very good role. The role of sensational and exaggerating the atmosphere.

In addition, the film focuses on their solidarity and courageous collaborative spirit in their fight against the storm. From the unpleasant spat between Murphy and his teammates before the storm to the later release of the two, it reflects the changes in the entire team. At the end of the film, we don't hear anyone. Complaints, as Bobby said: "At least we all tried." For this, they deserve to be respected by people.

As for the Captain Billy played by George Clooney, it is a highlight of the film. This man whose home is the sea, his courage, wisdom and leadership always infect his fellow crew members. He likes his song about the sea very much. Poetry describes the ocean so beautifully and so tenderly. However, the born leader was destined to belong to the sea, to paraphrase The Legend of Autumn: "He died well."



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  • Ashly 2022-03-25 09:01:07

    Too long in the front, too full in the back, full of drama and lack of appeal. I found that all foreign films of this type have a conceited leader.

  • Nicole 2022-04-24 07:01:05

    I love watching George Clooney in a suit...

The Perfect Storm quotes

  • Bobby Shatford: [in the bridge of the Andrea Gail] So, what are you so happy about?

    Captain Billy Tyne: You just caught me on a good night. I'm doing what I was made to do - and I've got a feeling I'm going to do it even better this time.

  • Melissa Brown: [on board the Mistral] This weather fax just came in. Edie, have a look at this.

    Edie Bailey: We have got to head in now! Put in at Watch Hill!

    Alexander McAnally III: In this stuff, harbor's too dangerous.

    Melissa Brown: Dangerous?

    Alexander McAnally III: Dash into shore, cut across shipping lanes...

    Edie Bailey: This is a hurricane coming straight at us!

    Melissa Brown: Let me reduce sails, Sandy, or even go back home.

    Alexander McAnally III: This is my boat. We're gonna ride this thing out, not for fun, for safety. Do what I've always done: go with the flow.