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Based on the engrossing non-fiction work by Sebastian Junger about the Andrea Gail-a commercial sword-fishing boat that was lost at sea in October 1991-Wolfgang Petersen's THE PERFECT STORM brings the pages to life. The movie features a big-name cast (George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg) playing the gruff, edgy fishermen in the .. Read more

Starring	George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, Karen Allen
Director	Wolfgang Petersen
Genres	Drama

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- There are some astonishing visual moments here Ð notably the small boat attempting to climb an impossibly high wave Ð but the crew members, each equipped with a personal crisis to fill in the gaps between the waves, are no more than stereotypes so that th
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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- - 11
  - 5
  Deserves to sink without trace.
  
  The film tries to cover as much as the book it's based on (by Sebastian Junger), but spreads itself too thin. It's neither hard-core docu-drama, which ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Wales
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 09:16
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- - 0
  - 0
  swoosh swoosh
  
  i have not read the book, but it is probably going to be better. The story is predictable, however the photography is spectacular. It is worth watching for that... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 18 Oct 2011 at 16:11
- - 1
  - 0
  Read the book!
  
  I watched this film because I recently read the book which is AMAZING and couldn't get it out of my head. Although the film didn't ruin the memory of ... read more »
  
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- 1051318
- - a customer
  - 14 Oct 2011 at 13:04
- - 0
  - 0
  perfect storm
  
  Not to be recommended as a promotional vehicle for the fishing industry but I found this film both riveting and disturbing.
  
  The conflict between mans... read more »
  
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- 1000796
- - a customer
  - 05 Jun 2011 at 20:34
- - 0
  - 0
  a must see
  
  Such a brilliant classic of a film. Every time I watch it I love it. Great acting great cgi and great plot. A must see film
  
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- 992782
- - Minty8
  - 174 reviews
  - Randalstown, Antrim
  - 14 May 2011 at 14:03
- - 0
  - 0
  Ruined by Soundtrack
  
  Perfect Storm is a good film and kept my attention apart from the soundtrack which absolutely ruined the film for me. Its the usual sort of orchestral music to ... read more »
  
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- 966340
- - empressofbritain
  - 25 reviews
  - Rochdale
  - 21 Feb 2011 at 12:34
- - 0
  - 1
  oh dear oh dear!
  
  this is utterley boring and despite the special effects, disappointing as well.i wouldnt bother.it just looks like an excuse for the cast to work with each ... read more »
  
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- - emperor10
  - 137 reviews
  - newcastle upon tyne
  - 30 Nov 2010 at 13:00
- - 1
  - 2
  Based on a true story?
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  So the first 10 or 15 mins of the film lets us get to know the characters as they load the boat. I can imagine that witness statements from locals can support ... read more »
  
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- - TheMiller
  - 1 review
  - Newquay
  - 06 Nov 2010 at 00:42
- - 0
  - 2
  nothing memorable quite boring
  
  i got this one for gc he was a load of rubbish the film was crap a tale of a group of fishermen who are up against it as a storm rages and they fight for ... read more »
  
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- - jade
  - 436 reviews
  - London
  - 15 Oct 2010 at 15:52
- - 1
  - 1
  Good film, but ultimately disappointing
  
  I rather think that I was expecting a lot more from this film after seeing a trailer for it.
  
  Considering the title, I had expected a lot of the film ... read more »
  
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  - Farnborough
  - 17 Sep 2010 at 16:52
- - 0
  - 1
  The perfect storm
  
  Quite good! Great cast & great plot. Mark Wahlberg & George Cloney is good combo & the movie is quite intriguing. I watched it before & will ... read more »
  
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- - gianino
  - 458 reviews
  - London
  - 27 Jun 2010 at 18:47
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- - 11
  - 5
  Deserves to sink without trace.
  
  The film tries to cover as much as the book it's based on (by Sebastian Junger), but spreads itself too thin. It's neither hard-core docu-drama, which ... read more »
  
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- 9126
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Wales
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 09:16
- - 5
  - 2
  The perfect film
  
  One of the most enjoyable films I have ever watched, the acting is brilliant, and the story-line and action keeps you interested all the time, not one bad thing... read more »
  
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- - Rocky1
  - CUMBRIA
  - 13 May 2004 at 11:33
- - 5
  - 3
  Perfect Tripe
  
  Oh dear!
  
  Characters you don't get to know or even care about, lazy script that delivers such one-liners as 'This is where we'll know the ... read more »
  
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- - Clerico
  - 84 reviews
  - Dunbar
  - 01 Oct 2004 at 17:20
- - 3
  - 0
  Surprisingly good
  
  Well constructed characters draw you into a tough and harsh world. You get a good insight into the lives of the line fishers, and the tension grows palpably as ... read more »
  
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- 315499
- - Helganog
  - Leics
  - 30 Nov 2004 at 17:26
- - 1
  - 0
  Not good, not bad...
  
  Not good, not bad. OK just to while away a Tuesday morning at work.
  
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- - a customer
  - Hertford, England
  - 08 Mar 2005 at 13:19
- - 1
  - 0
  the prefect storm
  
  Hollywood trash at it's best (i.e.worst)
  
  Cannot recommend at all. BBC's Trawlermen is much much better.
  
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- - owain
  - 28 reviews
  - Bournemouth
  - 06 Sep 2008 at 18:28
- - 1
  - 0
  Read the book!
  
  I watched this film because I recently read the book which is AMAZING and couldn't get it out of my head. Although the film didn't ruin the memory of ... read more »
  
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- 1051318
- - a customer
  - 14 Oct 2011 at 13:04
- - 3
  - 3
  This is a true story
  
  Not a bad film altnough it doesn't do justice to the scale of storm.
  
  It is worth remembering though that this storm really happened and these ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Sheffield, England
  - 20 Jul 2004 at 15:26
- - 0
  - 0
  Felt quite sea sick ...
  
  Felt quite sea sick myself at times. Was sooooooo glad that hollywood did not get it`s usual happy ending of at least one survivor
  
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- - Jules#3
  - EDINBURGH
  - 05 Feb 2004 at 17:55
- - 0
  - 0
  A reasonable movie. ...
  
  A reasonable movie. Plot and acting could've been much stronger, otherwise bordering on just an adventure-suspense movie.
  
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- - Marco#3
  - HARLOW
  - 12 Mar 2004 at 13:11

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Critics' reviews
- There are some astonishing visual moments here Ð notably the small boat attempting to climb an impossibly high wave Ð but the crew members, each equipped with a personal crisis to fill in the gaps between the waves, are no more than stereotypes so that th
- 30634
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- Petersen's movie of Sebastian Junger's bestseller chronicles the last voyage of the Andrea Gail, a swordfishing boat... read more on Time Out
- 43807
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...Rent it for that final wave..." -- 3 out of 5 stars -- A Satisfying Rental
- 8439
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A harrowing nautical adventure driven by dazzling special effects..."
- 8440
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Its action sequences make for a truly awe-inspiring spectacle..."
- 8441
- - Total Film
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[A] gusty oceanic epic..."
- 8438
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  Based on the engrossing nonfiction work by Sebastian Junger about the Andrea Gail--a commercial swordfishing boat that was lost at sea in October 1991--Wolfgang Petersen's THE PERFECT STORM brings the pages to life. The movie features a big-name cast (George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg) playing the ...

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  Based on the engrossing non-fiction work by Sebastian Junger about the Andrea Gail-a commercial sword-fishing boat that was lost at sea in October 1991-Wolfgang Petersen's THE PERFECT STORM brings the pages to life. The movie features a big-name cast (George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg) playing the ...