An all-time great!
Added 9/21/2009
I hadn't seen this film for many years, and my last memory was that this was a very good film I enjoyed when I was young. Well, after re-watching this recently, I was reminded that this is a tremendous film that really packs a punch.
I have seen some criticism about the changing of Kipling's classic and also about the poor Portuguese accent Tracy had. All I can say is, that is not nearly enough of a detractor for a nearly perfect film! I've seen a lot of dramas and a lot of melodramas. I don't know exactly what makes one movie great and another pretentious, but this movie is just fantastic. Perhaps Kipling would be slightly disappointed with some of the minor plot changes, but I don't think even he would be disappointed with the character and moral of the movie.
This is a true "coming of age" film, where a selfish, arrogant rich kid learns how to live for others and grows up quickly under the care and discipline of people who truly care for him. The message doesn't age--even if the setting does--and I would not hesitate to watch this brilliant film again soon. I would also recommend this highly to others--unless their idea of a coming of age film is that of a sex comedy.
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Exciting movie -- beautiful format
Added 8/9/2009
Although somewhat dated, "Captains" is still moving, and most of the ship shots aren't stock footage or miniatures -- Fleming shot a real ship, off the coast of California. The cast is excellent (who knew John Carradine was so handsome when young?), and, despite an accent stolen from Chico Marx, Spencer Tracy is powerful, as usual.
Film seems to have been restored for the DVD; it's in excellent shape. Extras include MGM shorts and a cartoon.
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Captains Courageous VCR is a good buy.
Added 5/15/2009
This story was written in the late 1800's and filmed in the 1930s. It is a classic story by an excellent and famous writer and the film is well acted and directed. The Scenes and technical production is very impressive especially for the time it was done. I recommend it to you no matter what your age and I wish it could be seen by all school children.
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great movie
Added 3/27/2009
this movie was a great movie, full of adventure and a warm heart touching story. freddie bartholemew plays the part of the spoiled rich kid and does a great job of it. this is a movie every family should see and there is nothing to offend anyone .it is for all ages to enjoy
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Captains Courageous
Added 3/14/2009
Spencer Tracy plays this part with a comic edge that frustrates poor Bartholomew when Spencer in one scene while the two are in the life boat and he makes up tunes on the fly.
Cracks me up. You'd swear Spencer ad-libbed it with his style.
This movie will always be a favorite, but another is Spencer as Thomas Edison.
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An all-time great!
Added 9/21/2009
I hadn't seen this film for many years, and my last memory was that this was a very good film I enjoyed when I was young. Well, after re-watching this recently, I was reminded that this is a tremendous film that really packs a punch.
I have seen some criticism about the changing of Kipling's classic and also about the poor Portuguese accent Tracy had. All I can say is, that is not nearly enough of a detractor for a nearly perfect film! I've seen a lot of dramas and a lot of melodramas. I don't know exactly what makes one movie great and another pretentious, but this movie is just fantastic. Perhaps Kipling would be slightly disappointed with some of the minor plot changes, but I don't think even he would be disappointed with the character and moral of the movie.
This is a true "coming of age" film, where a selfish, arrogant rich kid learns how to live for others and grows up quickly under the care and discipline of people who truly care for him. The message doesn't age--even if the setting does--and I would not hesitate to watch this brilliant film again soon. I would also recommend this highly to others--unless their idea of a coming of age film is that of a sex comedy.
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Exciting movie -- beautiful format
Added 8/9/2009
Although somewhat dated, "Captains" is still moving, and most of the ship shots aren't stock footage or miniatures -- Fleming shot a real ship, off the coast of California. The cast is excellent (who knew John Carradine was so handsome when young?), and, despite an accent stolen from Chico Marx, Spencer Tracy is powerful, as usual.
Film seems to have been restored for the DVD; it's in excellent shape. Extras include MGM shorts and a cartoon.
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Captains Courageous VCR is a good buy.
Added 5/15/2009
This story was written in the late 1800's and filmed in the 1930s. It is a classic story by an excellent and famous writer and the film is well acted and directed. The Scenes and technical production is very impressive especially for the time it was done. I recommend it to you no matter what your age and I wish it could be seen by all school children.
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