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Summary: review of sink the bismark
Review: A magnificent film. Human interest and the tale of finding the Bismark. The only fault I find is the sterotypical representation of the fleet commander. He is seen as the typical Nazi, wanting to say, "heil Hitler", and, "that is good", too many times. The WW II German fleet was served by many fine men. They were not SS.
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Summary: Sink the Bismarck
Review: Our family (w/boys ages 9,8) enjoy this film for its realistic depiction of a naval battle. It vividly depicts the strategy involved at a time when computers, satellite communications and smart bombs were not a part of military actions. Although lacking in the valor of a John Wayne film, Bismarck shows that battle impacted not only those actively involved in it, and that many people were needed to aid in the war. This is the type of war film I want my sons to view, and to see that war does have it's human toll. When the Hood is lost, it is very apparent how destructive war is.
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Summary: Fiction not as gripping as reality!
Review: Having studied this famous naval battle, I found the movie a bit disappointing. They have drawn the storyline away from the search for the Bismarck and on to a fictional character (More) in naval command headquarters in London, and his love interest (Wynter). The actual naval battles take up less than half of the movie, and when they are done they are not done in a very stimulating way. They are basically just bathtub models of battleships. The sinking of HMS HOOD is particularly disappointing. In reality, the sinking of the Hood (the greatest battleship in the Royal Navy) by a single shot from the mighty Bismarck is what enraged the British people to such an extent that Churchill dispatched the entire British fleet to hunt her down, and avenge the Hood. Very exciting in reality, but very underdone in the movie.Although the naval battles could have been better done, the movie is still somewhat entertaining, and interesting from a historical perspective. So I would still (marginally) recommend it. (And if you buy it, here is a hot tip! Read the lips of the Captain of the Sheffield after he is accidentally mistaken for the Bismark and attacked by British torpedo planes. Very amusing! (And very avant-garde for a 1960 film!) I can only assume that the censors in 1960 were not proficient lip readers.) If you are looking for a better naval battle movie I would recommend "That Hamilton Woman," with Jean Simmons and Lawrence Olivier (Emma Hamilton and Horatio Nelson). Lots of naval battles for us little boys and lots of sappy, star-crossed lovers' croonings for the little girls. Excellent family entertainment, with accurate historical content. How could you ask for more? :)
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Summary: Best naval movie ever!
Review: By far the best naval battle movie ever produced. When I was in grade school I wrote a book report on the Bismark and have been interested in it ever since. The movie is not on television that much and all I can remember is seeing it once. I have been looking for it for over seven years now. I had found it on E-Bay but used copies were selling for over thirty dollars. I then found Amazon.com and was surprised to find a new tape for a lot less money. The time of shipping was excellent and I am very pleased with the movie. Why buy used when you can get new for a cheaper price. Keep up the good work Amazon.com.
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Summary: Honorable Men in Desperate Battle
Review: Honorable Men in Desperate Battle In May 1941, Britain stood alone against Nazi tyranny. The German blitz had devastated much of the English industrial base. The lifeline to America across the North Atlantic was critical to England's survival. In an effort to cut this lifeline, Hitler built the Bismarck, the fastest and most powerful battleship the world had ever seen. "Sink the Bismarck" is the story of a desperate 6-day naval engagement to find and destroy the German battleship. The British initially dispatched the pride of the Royal Navy, the H.M.S. Hood, to intercept the Bismarck. A single shell from the Bismarck penetrated a magazine on the Hood, instantly destroying the British ship. The film depicts the subsequent efforts of the Royal Navy to locate and attack the Bismarck with overwhelming fire power. As often happens in war, the most unpredictable bad luck was counterbalanced by miraculous good fortune. The film evokes the grim resolution, the desperate gambles, and the professional skills of the British command to bring the Bismarck to bay. Kenneth More is well-cast in the role of Captain Jonathan Shepard, a man who conveys both iron will to duty, yet vulnerability to personal human loss in his pursuit of the Bismarck. The film teems with excitement and suspense as it records one of the great naval battles ever fought.
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Summary: Good Movie About British Naval Command
Review: Well made movie about the hunt to sink German battleship 'Bismarck' is told from the point of view of the British Naval commanders. Action scenes showing ship versus ship combat are well done considering the movie was made in 1960. Not that accurate though. If you want a classic war drama, then this is it. If you want an accurate depiction of the hunt for the Bismarck, watch a good documentary about it.
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Summary: The hunt for the Bismarck, what a week it was!
Review: A stirring, action-packed war movie. Recent releases like 'The Triumph and the Glory' (the novel) and 'Memphis Belle' (not that recent, I guess, but you get my drift) display much of the traditional war story-telling style of this classic. If you like old-fashioned war dramas this one's for you.
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Summary: Preobably is one of the best or is the best WW2 movies.
Review: I did a class project on the Bismarck and we watched the movie and I could see the drama and suspense in their eyes. I also heard someone say "What's next?" I was kind of funny to see them shudder when the Hood was blown up and the Bismarck was. I highly recommend this movie to get a very real idea of how this ordeal was taken.
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Summary: Amazingly high entertainment for no big name stars!
Review: This is one of the best WW2 films on the market. Very close to the way it actually happened with the exception of the German viewpoint from the Bridge of the Flagship Bismark. Lots of sea action including Britain's early war Mini-Aircraft Carriers. It's very strange to watch Bi-Planes of WW1 vintage releasing torpedoes into the surf, but that's all Britain had at that time! Lots of propaganda from the German viewpoint as the Admiral says lines like "and we are Germans!" referring to the invincibility of the master race! You won't be disappointed with this one!
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Summary: Great action
Review: Well what a true gem.I have seen this movie about 30 times and never get tired of it .It is that good. Great action seens on the oceans.With Harh-as -nails Moore he lends a bit of humanity when he breaks down when hears about his son.The other side is that for the english speaking viewers the Germans do not speak english. The movie will always be great get it and watch it many times you will enjoy.
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