eddiesterling-82248
Hey, I didn't realise this was a Disney movie until I read other reviews. That is a statement in itself. Thoroughly enjoyed this actioner, and I have no problem with factual errors as I tend to watch movies for entertainment. If I want to be educated I pick up a book ... or Kindle. OK some of the dialogue was a bit stilted, but it was great to watch a manly film for once. Fine effects and the sound was superb on my soundbar.
Sean Vickery
The Finest Hours recounts the story of four brave men, who against all odds, went out to sea to save the life of some good 30 others in the midst of a treacherous storm. Though the events are based on reality the plot feels heavily scripted and the characters blown out of proportion. This, however, does not by any means hurt the film. Truth be told nothing in this movie, apart from maybe the score, actually under performs enough to make the film bad or mediocre. The actors play their parts well, certain shots are quite interesting and the film has a certain visual charm once you get used to the rain and darkness. It's just that nothing is truly... great.The rescue of the survivors of the SS Pendleton is an interesting story and the movie is a nice homage to the heroes and their actions. That's what the film set out to be and that's what it is.
Funasian2005
This is not a good movie. It's pretty long and boring. I only give it 2 points because of the special effects. The perfect storm which is another disaster movie is 10 times better than this. This movie has too many jargons that left the viewers not knowing what's happening half the time.
Wizard-8
"The Finest Hours" is in some ways one of the most unusual movies to be released by the Disney studio under its Disney brand. That's because the movie seems to be more aimed at adults rather than family audiences. Certainly, the movie is free of foul language, real violence, and sexual material. But virtually all the characters are adults, and the story itself is a pretty sober one without any real gimmicks. While those fact make the movie interesting at first, eventually some flaws start to come in. Though based on a true story, the scripted events that happen from start to finish come across as pretty predictable. And under the direction of Craig Gillespie, you don't really get the feeling that the characters are in serious danger; the peril instead comes across as somewhat soft. This is not a BAD movie, but it simply does not make itself especially exceptional or captivating.
AD
