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Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

A good example of what all popular blockbusters should be like in a perfect world: character-focused dramas, where the special effects are used to fit the storyline and not to simply make up for the lack of a storyline. THE PERFECT STORM is definitely one of the best films of 2000, which in itself was a pretty good year for movies, and works because of the characterisation and acting involved, factors which really make us care about the people in the film before putting them through their paces.Nobody really puts a wrong foot here, whether it's George Clooney as the weather-beaten captain who won't take no for an answer, or Mark Wahlberg as a fresh-faced rookie who stays loyal to his captain through the hardest times. As well as these two, the whole load of actors playing the crew members are fine, playing refreshingly non-clichéd characters. Acting stalwarts Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Ironside also show up to lend some solid support in what is a uniformly excellent cast.The CGI effects of huge 100 foot waves are seamlessly integrated into the actual water used on set, so that you're never less than convinced that what we see is taking place in the ocean - credibility gives this film a big plus. The pacing is slow at first, as we get introduced to the situation, but the build-up and the final battle for survival is phenomenal and breath-taking, which is what a good disaster movie should be. And all the time avoiding the typical clichés which a number of recent movies keep falling into. Also, for a mainstream film, the film is unusually downbeat in a poignant way, made all the more heart-rending due to the fact that it's a true story. THE PERFECT STORM is a film for all the family and a fine example of what a disaster movie should be; not much could be done to better it, in fact.

this movie is nothing to write home about...the acting is bad given the cast, but the special effects are pretty good. I had to laugh at the part where the captain had to torch cut the stabilizing anchor, pretty outlandish stuff. That's the problem with movies based on true stories. We don't know what happened out there to these people and it's a sad story, but adding outlandish dramatizations? does it work or take-away from it? This is the problem with the 1.5-2 hour movie time-frame, not very substantive, cheap and fast.... I especially had to laugh at the part where the captain finally declares that it's time to turn around...really? And I can't help wondering why they didn't divert to Newfoundland and wait the storm out? A little to late don't you think? If they had any notions that there was a hurricane brewing or, as the film implied, a broken ice machine where they had to get back or lose their catch, they could have gone to Newfoundland to make some other arrangements. It's an okay movie...but that's about it.

There are many films with ensemble cast but most of them do not really seem to work.The cast of this film really seem to work because the cast was chosen very carefully with stars like George Clooney, and Mark Wahlberg, and many others talented actors who all deliver powerful performances with Diane Lane giving one of her best performances. Wolfgang Petersen has directed films with similar emotional traits Like his 1981 masterpiece Das Boot. These stories are completely different from each other but having some similarities in that each film is a story about the courage and will of men who fight for their lives. Out of all of Wolfgang Petersen's film this is one of my favorite films he has made. The element of this film that makes this film powerful and moving is the music by James Horner, his music is powerful and emotionally gripping. This film to me shows Wolfgang Petersen's talent and ability as A filmmaker.

Review of "The Perfect Storm"The movie, "The Perfect Storm" by Wolfgang Patterson, had a different ending than what may have really happened. Facts prove that no one really knows what happened to the Andrea Gail because the search for the ship was called off. The Coast Guard called off their search after thousands of miles of searching with no sight of the boat according to the Gloucester Times web page. However, the movie needed to improvise and make closure with the audience. This movie succeeded in doing so as the image it created captivated audiences and it created a realistic ending to an event that no one knows the actual truth as to what happened. The book Perfect Storm also showed the ability to intrigue audiences. The book, written by Sebastian Junger, provided pictures of the actual fishermen that were on board, pictures of the harbor before, during and after the storm, and it provided pictures of the memorial service held for the fishermen who died. It also used an alternate ending to give the audience closure. The author and director both gain from creating an ending because they captured their audience and profited well from doing so. For example, in the movie, the boat Andrea Gail lost radio contact with another boat, from there, the crew of six men got caught up in the storm, and eventually a big wave came in and capsized the boat. This was the image the movie was able to put in viewers heads, instead of leaving the viewers with curiosity as to what really happened to the crew. Another factor that makes the movie intriguing to audiences is the choice of actors for the crew. The captain of the boat is George Clooney who is deemed to be a famous actor with prestigious roles and awards. Also Mark Walberg and John C. Riley were fishermen on the boat, and they also have a well known audience. This allowed the viewers to experience an historical event flipped into a drama containing well talented actors. I argue that the movie was a success financially and emotionally. The movie produced over $182,618,434 while in box office theatres and is still making money off of merchandise to this day. I've experienced movies that were based on true events, and they had rather subpar actors. This is where the director of The Perfect Storm, Wolfgang Petersen, profited due to having well known actors and creating a strong conclusion. Including the well known actors mentioned above, the movie also includes actors and actresses that are attractive figures for the audience. By doing this, the director profited because viewers watch movies to see great endings. The ending of the movie gave the audience different viewpoints to understand and relate to. It not only shows the struggles that the crew has to go through, but it shows the struggles that other characters had too. For example, it shows a family stuck within the storm, and it gives the audience a chance to understand their struggle. Also the Coast Guard and multiple weather stations were involved in experiencing drama of their own. Lastly, the viewpoint of the family and friends of the fisherman gave the audience a chance to experience the same sorrow and morose feelings that the family and friends had. By striking the relationship between the movie and the viewer the director succeeded. He was able to captivate emotional ties between the character's stories and the audience. The ability to do this has led this film to great awards and accomplishments. It won best visual effects in the BAFTA awards and was nominated for many other awards including the Academy Awards for visual effects and best sound. According to boxofficemojo.com, "The Perfect Storm" placed 43rd on the all time list of total gross income by movies.Overall, "The Perfect Storm" needed to show what may have truthfully happened to the crew. If the movie failed to create this image, then the audience would have been left curious and no closure would have taken place. The director, Wolfgang Petersen, did a great job in choosing the right actors, a believable conclusion, and developing a story that would leave the audience emotionally tied to the film. This led to an extremely profitable and successful film that actually did a good job of including drama.