White Squall (1996)
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Reviews Counted:29
Fresh:18
Rotten:11
Average Rating:5.8/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 8 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Eclectic director Ridley Scott here tries his hand at a coming-of-age tale, which stars Jeff Bridges as ship captain Christopher Sheldon. Based on a true story, the film is set in 1960 as a group... [More]
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Scott Wolf, Balthazar Getty, Caroline Goodall
Director: Ridley Scott
Reviews for White Squall
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7/10 |
An old-fashioned, white-knuckle adventure with the excellent Bridges adding another great characterization to his increasingly impressive resume.
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3/5 |
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3/5 |
Bridges puts his shoulder to the wheel and impresses audiences.
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4/5 |
An Excellent Picture. It doesn't get any better
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3/5 |
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4/5 |
Stunning ocean visuals and a gut-wrenching storm sequence. An underrated and very good coming of age story.
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 2.5/5 |
Despite great scenery, the distinctive visual ideas of Mr. Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) and the strong dramatic presence of Mr. Bridges, most of White Squall remains listless and tame. Full Review |
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2/4 |
Dead Poets Society goes to the high seas in this overly ambitious tale of 13 young men aboard a floating prep school vessel. Their rite of passage is the core element in this all-spit and no-polish production. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Unengaging maritime thriller from Ridley Scott. Good cast, but fails to connect.
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3/4 |
This is a very solid film with strong acting performances to boost it, excellent photography and a good soundtrack. Full Review |
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Daring and dramatic film about the passage of a group of young boys who come of age during their adventures at sea. Full Review |
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2/5 |
If the focus had been on the characters' experiences instead of the white squall, much more of the movie would have made a lasting impression. Full Review |
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3/5 |
The 20 or so minutes we spend with the Albatross in the squall is high adventure, to be sure. Everything else is ballast. Full Review |
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