So finally I shall watch this movie.
I always have misgivings about UK productions. Europeans love “reality” (i.e., they never had enough money to do more) which tends to be boring and uninspiring.
I also find it ironic it’s based on a book by a man from my own backyard. I read it when in middle school - excellent; the “bible” of Titanic.
Walter Lord also wrote an excellent book “Dawn’s Early Light” about that little British spat in our backyard. Should get more play being it is the 200th anniversary starting this year of the British War.
I always have misgivings about UK productions. Europeans love “reality” (i.e., they never had enough money to do more) which tends to be boring and uninspiring.
As one of the more active and erudite Titanic enthusiasts among us, I'll be very interested in your reaction. I think the story stands on its own merit and A Night to Remember captures it well. I want to caution you that special effects are somewhat crude. We oldsters can overlook that but since you're younger, just try to realize the limitations of the late 1950's.
I also find it ironic it’s based on a book by a man from my own backyard. I read it when in middle school - excellent; the “bible” of Titanic.
Yes, Walter Lord is from Ball'mer. Actually several great writers came from there such as Poe and Mencken.