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A Forgotten Gem

This is one of those films that as soon as you start to watch it, you will instantly be whisked back in a flurry of nostalgia to the days o being able to stay up on a saturday night, and just after match of the day on bbc1, there was always a film. This was such a film, with a superb cast,it is a taut and well directed thriller with touches of typically british humour thrown in for good measure. This suprises the viewer throughout through the sheer quality of material and above all, the convincing performances from the leads. All in all, a bit dated, but well worth looking at.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Sea Sick

Captain Omar Sharif battles the North Atlantic weather, hidden explosive devices, Shirley Kinght's advances and Richard Harris's scenery chewing as he attempts to maintain the safety of his liner and all onboard.

Gloriously 70s thriller, complete with grey skies, stunningly unglamourous liner interiors (it all looks like a British Rail ferry!) and daft script. The acting styles on display are quite fascinating - Sharif is, always, effortless and charming even when looking worried, whilst Knight underplays as the cool, enigmatic Mrs. Banister. Compare these with the OTT Harris, who practically shouts his way through the film (a characteristic he often shared with Michael Caine in the 70s!) and Hopkins in a fairly early role - his trademark set of tics and mannerisms are only beginning to emerge here. Kinnear is wonderful as the beleagured 'light-relief' (his Lambeth Walk is hilarious), whilst Hemmings must have wondered how he ended up in a supporting role, playing second fiddle to Harris (but check out his pink sweater!). A damp squib next to Poseidon, but entertaining nevertheless.