The Perfect Storm
Starring
George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, John C Reilly, William Fichtner, Diane Lane, Karen Allen, John Hawkes
Rating
Rating within genre
Rated
PG-13 for adult language and violence
Directed by
Wolfgang Petersen
Written by
William Whittliff
Sebastian Junger *book*
Genre
Drama/with action
Film
Color; 2 hr. 10 min.
Date of Release
2000
Filming Locations
Dana Point, CA (USA)
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
Gloucester, MA (USA)
Synopsis
A group of fisherman from Gloucester, Mass. set out on an expedition that would make them more money than they could ever dream of. But two weeks after leaving port, they find themselves caught in an event that had never taken place in recorded history before.....it's the perfect storm, and they're headed straight to the center of it.
Summary
The movie is a little slow to start (not uninteresting, just non-eventful) but once they leave the docks and get onto the ocean things start to really crank up. The action in it is great, and though the huge poster-winning wave may seem a bit fake in previews or pics, it really shocks you on the screen when in context with the whole movie.
Containing an all-star cast led by George Clooney, 'The Perfect Storm' features drama, action and a fair share of comic moments. John Hawke can only be described as "adorable" in this film, and William Fichtner is extremely attractive as his rugged character, Sully. Mark and George make the perfect typical fishermen, ragged but appealing, and Rusty Schwimmer's interaction with Hawke on screen is funny as hell. Despite what many people say, I find this to be a very well-made movie that you definitely don't want to miss.
Notable Quotes
"I've hauled in catches that have sent little boys like you packing on the pier! So don't f*ck with me!" -- Billy
"He's my precious boy. And you're the woman for him. That's something I don't joke about." -- Ethel
"Yeah we're Gloucestermen, but why go all the way to the Flemish Cap to prove it?" -- Sully
"What do you want, credit for having the guts to walk in here?" -- Christina
"I do." Bob Brown
"I wish it was night, so I could say Goodnight Irene." -- Bugsy
"This is gonna be hard on my boy." -- Murph
"I love you, Christine. I'll always love you. I loved the moment I saw you." -- Bobby
Reviews
Stygian Films: "Gripping and edge-of-your-seat from the moment they leave the docks"
E! Online: "...the big wave pounding effects are sensational..."
Entertainment Weekly: C+ "...it's the movie that capsizes..."
Film.com: "The most authentic thing in 'The Perfect Storm' is the fishing"
Flick Filosopher: "...intense and terrifying..."
Hollywood Reporter: "...a breathtaking accomplishment..."
James Berardinelli: "...undeniably a thrilling experience"
USA Today: "...a dramatic washout..."
LA Times: "...the awesome storm is one of the most terrifying ever put on film..."
Cast list
George Clooney........................................Captain Billy Tyne
Mark Wahlberg.........................................Bobby Shatford
John C Reilly.............................................Dale Murphy (aka. Murph)
William Fichtner.........................................David Sullivan (aka. Sully)
John Hawkes.............................................Michael Moran (aka. Bugsy)
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.....................Captain Linda Greenlaw
Diane Lane................................................Christina Cotter
Janet Wright..............................................Ethel Shatford
Rusty Schwimmer......................................Irene
Allen Payne...............................................Alfred Pierre
Dash Mihok...............................................Seargant Jeremy Mitchell
Bob Gunton..............................................Alexander McAnally III
Karen Allen...............................................Melissa Brown
Alan Francis..............................................Medical examiner
Josh Hopkins.............................................Barry Ennis
Michael Ironside........................................Bob Brown
Cherry Jones.............................................Edie Bailey
In the fall of 1991, the Andrea Gail left Gloucester, Mass.
and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic.
Two weeks later, an event took place
that had never occurred in recorded history.
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Also recommended
Moby Dick
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Treasure Island
Pictures taken from perfectstorm.net the official site for The Perfect Storm
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