Britannic

Rating:
Summary: Great engineroon, awful movie
Review: If I was a family member of one of the people who died in the sinking of BRITANNIC, I would be devasted by the treatment of this subject. Rather than build a film based on facts and reasonable conjecture, the producers have created a contrived, might have been plot that doesn't do much to clear up any questions about the loss of the ship. Not that it is their intention, but still it could have been done so much better.

It is true that there was a survivor from BRITANNIC that also survived the sinking of TITANIC; I believe it was a woman who was employed as a stewardess in both ships, certainly not the charecter portrayed in this film.

The computer graphics make this film seem more of a computer generated animation film. However, the scenes in the engine room are great for those of us with an interest in ship's engines. For me, this was the high point of the film.

The acting was mechanical by all concerned. I got the feeling that several people needed a paycheck to cover outstanding bills and this seemed a painless way to accomplish this task.

By the way, Britain was in a state of war, it is highly unlikely that there would have been an illuminated light house beacon in operation to light up ships leaving a harbor outside of which were potential submarines waiting to attack. Sloppy research here!

I've seen worse maritime movies, but Britannic is totally without interest. It could have been done so much better with a better script and actors who were really involved in their roles. If there is a choice between A Night to Remember and Britannic, go for the former!

Rating:
Summary: Not Titanic, but not bad at all
Review: If you thought Titanic had too much romance and wanted lots of gunfights, then Britanic is what you are looking for. Mixing a blend of Titanic with Western like gunfights and Indiana Jonesesqe escapes, Britanic comes off as one of the best TV Movies I've seen in years. The plot centers around a maid who works for a familly sailing on the HMS Britanic. After a flashback sequence involving the Titanic, we learn that she survived the Titanic. How this relates to the film dosent really matter, but is obviously nessicary. Later some deep, dark, secrets are revealed, but saying them would ruin the suprise (Although we know what one charachter is 3 minutes after we meet him). The highlights for me were definitly the gunfights and the exciting "Escape the sinking ship" sequence. Definitly worth a look.

The Good:
Lots of action, likable charachters, Good CGI

The bad:
Obvious copy of Titanic

And the Ugly:
Nothing really

Rating:
Summary: Not Titanic, but not bad at all
Review: If you thought Titanic had too much romance and wanted lots of gunfights, then Britanic is what you are looking for. Mixing a blend of Titanic with Western like gunfights and Indiana Jonesesqe escapes, Britanic comes off as one of the best TV Movies I've seen in years. The plot centers around a maid who works for a familly sailing on the HMS Britanic. After a flashback sequence involving the Titanic, we learn that she survived the Titanic. How this relates to the film dosent really matter, but is obviously nessicary. Later some deep, dark, secrets are revealed, but saying them would ruin the suprise (Although we know what one charachter is 3 minutes after we meet him). The highlights for me were definitly the gunfights and the exciting "Escape the sinking ship" sequence. Definitly worth a look.

The Good:
Lots of action, likable charachters, Good CGI

The bad:
Obvious copy of Titanic

And the Ugly:
Nothing really

Rating:
Summary: Action and Suspense
Review: Inspired by the 1998 "Titanic", this is the story of the mysterious sinking of Titanic's Sister Ship Britannic. Starring Amanda Ryan, and featuring John Rhys-Davies (Salah in the Indiana Jones films), the cast is surprisingly good in the way only mid-level British actors can be, turning in workmanlike performances that nearly make you forget this is not a big-budget blockbuster. If you liked Titanic, then see this movie.

Rating:
Summary: Action and Suspense
Review: Inspired by the 1998 "Titanic", this is the story of the mysterious sinking of Titanic's Sister Ship Britannic. Starring Amanda Ryan, and featuring John Rhys-Davies (Salah in the Indiana Jones films), the cast is surprisingly good in the way only mid-level British actors can be, turning in workmanlike performances that nearly make you forget this is not a big-budget blockbuster. If you liked Titanic, then see this movie.

Rating:
Summary: I DON'T KNOW...... IT STAYS AWAY FROM THE "REAL EVENTS"
Review: It seems weird, why would they put those German spyes, attack by the submarine, and the sabottage. None the less, it has a very thick plotline, good acting, and the disaster scenes are waaaaay too good for a tv movie. I just don't get one thing. In U.S. this movie is not rated, but in Russia, it is rated R.

Rating:
Summary: Charming despite its shortcomings
Review: Riding on the wave of Titanic-fever that followed the release of the hugely popular James Cameron movie TITANIC this production focuses on the lesser-known but equally ill fated sister ship of the famous liner - the Britannic.
Ostensibly posing as a hospital ship in World War I transporting medical supplies across the Mediterranean, the Britannic is actually carrying a large cache of weapons, a clear violation of the rules of war that threatens both the safety of genuine hospital ships but also gives justification for this ships destruction by German agents.
Suspecting this to be the case Germany has planted a top German agent on board as a chaplain, who with the aid of Irish insurgents already on board as members of the crew. Not to be outdone however, British Intelligence somehow (it is never fully explained how) have caught wind of the German plot ands planted a female agent on board (despite having just graduated from spy school - she was apparently the only British agent available for the operation). No matter that the British agent is impossibly beautiful (as played by the stunning Amanda Ryan) and therefore unlikely to blend into the background (surely an essential characteristic for an agent) but her character is not only a survivor of the original Titanic sinking, but also the one passenger who falls in love with the German agent - oh the irony.
Nevertheless one charge that can never be leveled at "Britannic" is (despite its laughable claim to tell the 'untold story' of the liner), it is certainly never boring or lacking in thrills. Its special effects may look more fitting for a high production value video game, and some of the veteran actors on the cast list guilty of incredible overacting, but this is all part of the charm of this movie. Taken for what it is, you cannot help but enjoy the movie and with a cast that includes Jacqueline Bisset and the ever amazing John Rhys-Davies, it's all good hokum fun.
Leave the history books on the bookshelf and sit back for the escapist drama which is 2000's BRITANNIC

Rating:
Summary: Action Packed Tour de Force for Bisset and Crew!
Review: Thanks to expert storytelling, this clever sequel to The Titanic keeps the action ahead of the audience at all times. Featuring a powerful star turn by Jacqueline Bisset, who keeps burnishing her awesome talent with each role, this dramatic thriller is a spell binder. I was skeptical at first that anyone could sink another ship and keep it interesting. I was won over by the amazing plot and the tension that was built with flashbacks and the mysterious activities of Ms. Bisset and her shipmates. Would have been five stars if Director and effects were stronger, but still more fun and faster moving than it's billion dollar sister ship! More thrills and surprises than Titanic, with more action and much less mush. One great surprise twist after another kept me on the edge of my seat!

Rating:
Summary: Titanic's Forgotten Sister... Rememberable Movie
Review: The reason I watched this movie when it first aired on TV was because I was getting over a phase where I was interested in everything related to the Titanic tragedy. This movie of the equally tragic demise of Titanic's sister ship ranks in my to TV movies of the last few years. The cast were all perfect in their parts. Amanda Ryan is quite believable as Vera Campbell, John Rhys-Davies (one of my favorite actors ever!!) adds a special brand of comedy as the Brittanic's captain and the two kids are adorable!! There are a few moments that are some what unacceptable for younger children, including a couple of bullets and some blood-shed. However, the drama and angst is well balanced out by some comedy and adventure moments. The suspense is gripping, and all the good points overshadow the less-than-perfect special effects. If you liked "Titanic", this is a must-see movie!!

Rating:
Summary: For Entertainment Only--Not exactly TRUE
Review: This February 2000 TV movie claims to be based on "true events", but the only truth to this film is that the ship sank. The filmmakers decided to instead tell the dramatic tale of a group of German spies who attempt a fictionalized take-over of the ship that, in a roundabout way, leads to a bomb exploding which causes Britannic to sink. Despite the lack of historical detail found in Cameron's TITANIC, Britannic is a good adventure movie which boasts better-than-average computer graphics for a TV movie. I encourage viewers to remember the ficitonal aspects of this film and give in to the whimsy of the post-TITANIC sea disaster flicks.