Watching Perfect Storm > General Discussion

Posted: 4/7/2007 10:36:24 PM EDT

Two things strike me:

1) It's scary how Mother Nature can just Bitch Slap us any time she wants.

2) Those Para/Rescue Jumpers are crazy. Can you imagine jumping out of an aircraft into those seas. No life line, nothing other than your vest. Fucking crazy.

Posted: 4/7/2007 10:55:13 PM EDT

[#1]

I'm the only one impressed by this movie?

Posted: 4/7/2007 10:58:21 PM EDT

[#2]

No. You're the only one still awake.

Posted: 4/8/2007 5:57:18 AM EDT

[#3]

Watching any movie with George Clooney in it is a no no.

Posted: 4/8/2007 5:58:42 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Watching any movie with George Clooney in it is a no no.

What, like he makes any money off of it...

I watched it. It's a damn good movie.

Posted: 4/8/2007 6:01:38 AM EDT

[#5]

The book is 10 times better than the movie. It goes into a lot of detail about how hurricanes form without being boring. It also talks a lot about the PJs and gives them a lot of respect.

Posted: 4/8/2007 6:03:42 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Watching any movie with George Clooney in it is a no no.

What, like he makes any money off of it...

Duh?

Posted: 4/8/2007 7:03:17 AM EDT

[#7]

Definately a good movie. While not a fan of Clooney for his real views, he is a hack of an actor and brings a lot of life to what might otherwise be drab roles. I'll take exception to 3 Kings which I just thought was terrible, but he is normally very good at what he does.

If I had to boycott everything anti-gun I'd enjoy nothing.

Posted: 4/8/2007 7:09:08 AM EDT

[#8]

You must read the book. Lots of great stuff about naval architecture and what causes ships to sink, or not. Also a fascinating look at what it's like to drown.... The book is much more worthwhile than the movie. And you sidestep that clown Clooney.

Posted: 4/8/2007 7:12:11 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I'm the only one impressed by this movie?

Pretty much.

"The Perfect Dud."

Posted: 4/8/2007 7:30:44 AM EDT

[#10]

Read the book.

Posted: 4/8/2007 9:13:04 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Read the book.

also read 'the proving ground' about a freak typhoon hitting the sydney-hobart race fleet.

but still the best storm book out there is 'fastnet force 10' by john rousmanierre.

Posted: 4/8/2007 10:14:37 AM EDT

[#12]

The movie was OK but everything from the time they left the dock the last time is pure speculation.

Posted: 4/8/2007 2:23:34 PM EDT

[#13]

I felt bad for the curly haired guy. Gets an ugly girlfirend, gets laid, goes to sea, dies.

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