Captain Billy Tyne (George Clooney) and his fishing crew are
on the same mission that every other fisher-person wants, that is to bring home
as much fish as possible and to make a killing (excuse the pun). Except this
iron clad crew including top fisherman Bobby Shatford (Mark Wahlberg) are in it,
to win it, and head for the treacherous Flemish Cap where the fish are plentiful
and the weather, lethal. After their catch they sail straight into
the storm of the century, some have called it, The Perfect Storm. Based
on true events, this brave team may be in for the adventure of a lifetime, with
the only reward being survival.
Ever since George Clooney was nominated for an Academy Award
this year, I’ve been on a kick netflixing Clooney movies like crazy.
One thing that I’ve come to realize is how versatile of an actor he
is. He brings a calming talent to all of his roles but it works in
chic flics, actions flics, espionage flics, etc. etc. Mark
Wahlberg is another fine actor in The Perfect Storm, though I think he’s
like a fine wine (or grape juice?) his acting keeps getting better with time!
This film is one that will have you on edge almost the entire time, and the fact
that it’s based on actual events seems to heighten the intensity that much
more. The Perfect Storm isn’t the perfect movie, but it’s
one that you certainly won’t want to miss!
Motherly Advice: Every time I watch a PG-13 movie, I wonder what I ever did
without Clearplay! This film, though it’s recommended for ages 13 and up, you’ll
still want your filters on at least medium, want to know why? Ever heard of the
saying, “So-and-so swears like a fisherman?” That’s why. Tons of swearing is
cleared out, which is great but you do miss a lot of dialogue. Also,
in the first fifteen minutes the characters hang out at a bar and drink a lot,
smoke a lot, and make out with their girlfriends…a lot. Also, when the crew is
out on their boat trip you see a shark bite a fisherman’s leg, a fishing hook go
through a hand, and in general a lot of oceanic turmoil, which may make you a
little sea sick. So with your filters set on medium this movie is perfectly
OK to watch with your kids that are 13 and up.
Trisha~I think the saying really goes, “Swear like a
sailor”…but go with it!
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