There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Forty minutes in, and I've stopped watching to write a review. That's a bad sign.So far, nothing much has happened. A bunch of B-list actors (and a couple of minor A-listers) have been shuffling around mumbling to each other. A couple of oil tankers have snapped in half - we only saw the aftermath of one, the other we've just heard about. Nothing exciting or dramatic has happened visually, unless you're impressed by computer-generated waves (but if you are, you should watch "The Perfect Storm" which is excellent and what this film wishes it was).Right now they're all shuffling around mumbling to each other about mounting a rescue. Astonishingly, there is absolutely zero sense of urgency about anything. None of the characters seems particularly invested in the outcome, and no one's pulse seems to have increased even slightly. They all just seem bored and depressed.This is a very strange film! A non-action action movie; a non-dramatic drama; and oh yes, there's even a non-romantic romance element in there too. I'll keep watching, just to see if anything of note manages to occur before the end, but if it does I'm sure it'll be entirely accidental. Weird.

This film is based on a true story about Bernie Webber (Chris Pine) a Coast Guard sailor who was able to pull off what is considered the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history. The film opens with our reluctant hero meeting Miriam (Holliday Grainger) a strong woman who knows what she wants. She is someone who you have your doubts about, but then comes on in a strong way that you have to love her. This is the best performance I have seen from Chris Pine.The film was able to capture the deadly terror the men faced who sang to overcome their fears. It shows "the finest" in humanity as everyone push themselves to the edge.No swearing sex or nudity.

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.

February 1952. Bernie Webber is a boatswain/Petty Officer at a Coast Guard station on the coast of Massachusetts. A massive storm is in progress out to sea, damaging two tankers to the point that they appear likely to sink. On one tanker, the Pendleton, the chief engineer, Ray Sybert, is using all his ingenuity, resourcefulness and experience to keep the ship afloat and buy time until help arrives. Unfortunately for him and his crew, the Coast Guard have sent their best crew and rescue boat to the other stricken tanker. When the Coast Guard discover the Pendleton's situation, Webber and a 3-man crew are sent to help. The odds are stacked against Webber - just leaving the harbour in those seas will require large amounts of skill, courage and luck. Then they have to find the Pendleton, without a compass, rescue the crew and somehow make it home safe.An enthralling (true) story of courage and survival. Compelling viewing - once the danger strikes, you're glued to your seat. What makes it so interesting is that they don't just focus on the efforts of the rescuers but also on the rescued. I found the Pendleton crew's story much more interesting than that of Webber and co - the ingenuity, resourcefulness and (reluctant) leadership of Sybert was amazing. This is helped by a great performance from Casey Affleck.Not all good though. Many of the characters seem like cartoon stereotypes - the negative naysayers, the clingy girlfriend/fiancée, the inept commander. The romantic angle was overplayed and not that necessary. It did add depth to Webber's character but not much.Performances vary. Casey Affleck is the stand-out as Sybert. Chris Pine is okay as Webber. Eric Bana is pretty weak and gives the worst American accent I've ever heard (I think it was supposed to be Southern but it varied so much and seemed so unnatural it was hard to tell). Holliday Grainger is a bit overbearing as Miriam, though that might have been intentional on the director's part.