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Brave minimalism...
posted by FergooseSTAFFMOD on December 14, 2019 at 7:13 AM
but ultimately a damp squib. I don't mind the lack of dialogue (monologue?), or making the main character understated and emotionally restrained. But I found myself guessing what Redford's character was even thinking for parts of the film. Admittedly I have no real nautical knowledge. However:
- A storm is rapidly approaching? Perfect time for a shave.
- Sit down and brace yourself against furniture in choppy water? Then nothing happens, so uh, stand up again I guess.
Add some bizarre continuity errors with a lack of flooding, and one of those infuriatingly obscure incononclusive / melodramatic endings directors are so keen on and this one didn't reel me in. Another 'star vehicle' that left me cold. Give me 'Hell in the Pacific' any day for a survival tale.
5/10
Reply by barrymost
on September 27, 2021 at 9:27 AM
While I take your point, I do want to chime on one point.
I found the ending to be pretty clear: he was rescued at the last moment. He was drowning, but the boat approached, he started to swim back to the surface, and a hand reached out to help him. Hence, he was saved. The end.