Doctor At Sea (1955) DVD Reviews

Starring	Dirk Bogarde, Brigitte Bardot, Brenda De Banzie, Michael Medwin
Director	Ralph Thomas
Genres	Comedy

Critics' reviews (2) of Doctor At Sea
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Appearing in her first British film and still a year away from taking world cinema by storm in And God Created Woman, Brigitte Bardot here provides Dirk Bogarde with a welcome distraction from the miserable seasickness he experiences away from the terra firma of St Swithin's. Despite the lively rapport between the stars, however, the second in Rank's popular series based on the novels of Richard Gordon is short on truly comic incident, and the shipboard location is limiting. James Robertson-Justice, another survivor from Doctor in the House, is as cantankerous as ever — although here he plays the ship's captain rather than Sir Lancelot Spratt.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Reasonably lively comedy of errors with nice seascapes and predictable jokes.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Doctor At Sea
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Gentle family comedy

'Doctor at Sea' was the second of Producer Betty Box's highly successful 'Doctor' series of comedies, based on Richard Gordon's book of the same name, which he helped to adapt for the screen. Recently-qualified Dr Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) runs away from the would-be amorous Wendy (Joan Sims) and joins a tramp steamer as ship's doctor. Simon finds that life on an ocean wave is occasionally hilarious, generally unpredictable, and not the least of its challenges is the gruff captain (played by James Robertson Justice in fine form). The voyage back is enlivened by the presence of two passengers: the owner's vivacious daughter (Brenda de Banzie) who is on the lookout for a husband and falls for the captain; and her young French friend (Brigitte Bardot) -- who of course captures our hero's heart. This is gentle, easy-going comedy, providing a relaxing evening's viewing for the whole family.
- - A customer from Cardiff, Wales
  - Posted 23 Dec 2005 15:47
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Gentle Humour

Maybe not as good as the original 'Doctor' but nonetheless an entertaining romp through faux pas and double-entendres, with many of the period's best comedy actors/actresses enjoying themselves. Undemanding viewing.
- - A customer from Whitby
  - Posted 30 Nov 2008 10:54
entertaining nonsense

my children (9 & 12) loved it and want to watch ALL the others in the series
- - A customer from kirriemuir angus
  - Posted 15 Mar 2005 22:02
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Doctor At Sea
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entertaining nonsense

my children (9 & 12) loved it and want to watch ALL the others in the series
- - A customer from kirriemuir angus
  - Posted 15 Mar 2005 22:02
well worth watching

the best comedy filmes ever well worth watching
- - A customer from morecambe england
  - Posted 04 Oct 2007 23:14

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Gentle family comedy

'Doctor at Sea' was the second of Producer Betty Box's highly successful 'Doctor' series of comedies, based on Richard Gordon's book of the same name, which he helped to adapt for the screen. Recently-qualified Dr Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) runs away from the would-be amorous Wendy (Joan Sims) and joins a tramp steamer as ship's doctor. Simon finds that life on an ocean wave is occasionally hilarious, generally unpredictable, and not the least of its challenges is the gruff captain (played by James Robertson Justice in fine form). The voyage back is enlivened by the presence of two passengers: the owner's vivacious daughter (Brenda de Banzie) who is on the lookout for a husband and falls for the captain; and her young French friend (Brigitte Bardot) -- who of course captures our hero's heart. This is gentle, easy-going comedy, providing a relaxing evening's viewing for the whole family.
- - A customer from Cardiff, Wales
  - Posted 23 Dec 2005 15:47
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Gentle Humour

Maybe not as good as the original 'Doctor' but nonetheless an entertaining romp through faux pas and double-entendres, with many of the period's best comedy actors/actresses enjoying themselves. Undemanding viewing.
- - A customer from Whitby
  - Posted 30 Nov 2008 10:54
entertaining nonsense

my children (9 & 12) loved it and want to watch ALL the others in the series
- - A customer from kirriemuir angus
  - Posted 15 Mar 2005 22:02
brilliant

doctor at sea is wildly entertaining and the humour is risque. My eldest teenager cant wait to see the others in the series and is eager to watch them.. So something made 50 years ago is still good today and enjoyed by the next generation.
- - adele spencer from shropshire , england
  - Posted 28 Oct 2006 16:10
well worth watching

the best comedy filmes ever well worth watching
- - A customer from morecambe england
  - Posted 04 Oct 2007 23:14

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Critics' reviews (2)
Appearing in her first British film and still a year away from taking world cinema by storm in And God Created Woman, Brigitte Bardot here provides Dirk Bogarde with a welcome distraction from the miserable seasickness he experiences away from the terra firma of St Swithin's. Despite the lively rapport between the stars, however, the second in Rank's popular series based on the novels of Richard Gordon is short on truly comic incident, and the shipboard location is limiting. James Robertson-Justice, another survivor from Doctor in the House, is as cantankerous as ever — although here he plays the ship's captain rather than Sir Lancelot Spratt.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Reasonably lively comedy of errors with nice seascapes and predictable jokes.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006