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Captain Horatio Hornblower [DVD] [1951] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Faithful adaptation with a twinkle in the eye
Review date: 2010-02-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
Being the first - and today very little known - adaptation for screen this motion picture stays true to Forester's novels yet making the atmosphere and etiquette of the day understandable and believable to present day's viewers.
Gregory Peck is - as always - excellent in the title role as the solitary and basically lonely captain who's struggles and thoughts rarely come over his lips. Virginia Mayo Fulfills her role as the upper class turning romantic lady while still giving her character depth. The story focuses on events of the Hornblower series of novels that succeeds those of the very popular and recent TV series starring Ioan Gruffud. The manuscript is truthful to the novels both in respect to atmosphere, character depiction and events.
If you're a fan of Napoleonic times, history in general and the actors participating this is a must. Much care and effort was obviously taken by the production team to match the historical settings - from the firelocks on the cannon to the stock and frock of officer's uniforms. Even the prevailing "British" attitude and humour shines through from time to time in this Hollywood production such as an English sailor's linguistic skills in French: "Eh, oui oui, Monsewer!"
All in all a good picture with good cast, visual effects, storyline and dedication to details. Highly recommended to fans of the TV series, the Napoleonic and those who simply love a good love story set in a different time.
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Reviews
captain horatio hornblower r n
Review date: 2009-12-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
very very good can look at it over and over again many thanks dave
Hornblower review
Review date: 2009-11-12 Rating: 8 out of 10
I had some doubts about the fact that the product came from outside the UK, but the DVD arrived in good time and the quality was very good. It offered the opportunity to choose the language used, though I did not try out any other language! Given that the film was made over 50 years ago, the quality was very good indeed.
The film itself is a conflation of three C.S.Forester's novels, "The Happy Return", "A Ship of the Line" and "Flying Colours", and the makers have done a great job of creating a fast moving adventure story with a touch of romance. It does not pretend to be a work of art, but provides excellent if rather old fashioned entertainment, particularly for anyone interested in history or the sea.
new OR NOT
Review date: 2009-09-15 Rating: 10 out of 10
THE FILM IS VERY GOOD BUT WHEN I ORDERED IT WAS DESCRIBED AS " NEW AND IN ORIGINAL PACKING ". AS IT ARRIVED
WITHOUT ORIGINAL PACKING I HAVE ASSUMED THE DISC TO BE " NOT NEW. " THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE MADE THIS
COMMENT; BUT SO FAR NO COMMENT FROM MR.AMAZON??????????
JOHN CROUCH.
dvd review
Review date: 2009-09-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
i had this wonderful movie in vhs but wanted it in dvd for my library
it never dates
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Robert Beatty
Gregory Peck
Terence Morgan
Virginia Mayo
Moultrie Kelsall
Creators:
Gregory Peck (Primary Contributor)
Virginia Mayo (Primary Contributor)
Guy Green (Cinematographer)
Raoul Walsh (Producer)
Gerry Mitchell (Producer)
Ben Roberts (Writer)
C.S. Forester (Writer)
Ivan Goff (Writer)
Æneas MacKenzie (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 0085391108023
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC,
Release date: 2007-03-06
Universal product code (UPC): 085391108023
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 1
Running time: 117 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1951
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Portuguese (Subtitled)