Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker(Capt. Pollard), Cillian Murphy(Second mate), Tom Holland(Young Thomas), Brendan Gleeson(Old Thomas),Ben Whishaw(Herman Melville), Michelle Fairley(Wife of Thomas) and Charlotte Riley(Wife of Owen)
Director: Ron Howard
Genre: Adventure, Biography
A beautiful insight to a piece of history on an unsual business for whaling! Good watch!
You may look forward to:
- Undoubtedly Chris Hemsworth. He is the lead in the film as the 'First mate' of the ship, giving out majority of the commands and lead hunter in sea whaling for oil. Role highlighting bravery suits him and he easily gives his best without much effort
- Benjamin Walker has a decent role as the Captain of the ship. He although a Captain, is a second fiddle to the lead :)
- This film is more about adventure, fantasy, myth Vs reality about Moby Dick, as well how the history of Nantucket,Massachusetts shaped during the early 19th century. Ron Howard presents it gracefully without boring the audience on survival techniques stranded in the sea, which we have seen in many films, nor the pace of the film slows down at any point of time
- Cillian Murphy and Tom Holland are in good supports
- Brendan Gleeson,Ben Whishaw, Michelle Fairley and Charlotte Riley are in short supports
- 3D quality is good, which makes it worth a watch in a theater
What you can sleep over:
Do not expect 'Life of Pi' in this film, although some parts of it will remind you of it. This one is rather more close to reality and not complete fantasy
The dampeners you should be aware of:
This film isn't a blockbuster and not many quality things to boast about. The film is good to watch but as well can be easily forgotten. It doesn't make much of any impact to last long in your memory
My Rating: 3/5
1- Poor 2-Average 3-Good 4-Very Good 5- Outstanding
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