Damn the Defiant!

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Brownsounddesign @Andres767 2d I have to disagree with the majority of reviewers and say this was a very enjoyable and well-made film. It explores power struggles and underlines the need for control and solid character in difficult and toxic situations. The filmmakers convey the importance of discipline on a ship but also reveal it must go hand in hand with empathy and understanding. Alec Guinness does an excellent job of playing the ship captain while Dirk Bogarde makes good on playing the first mate nemesis. Reminds me of the line from a well-known poem that goes something like, "if you can keep your head while others are losing their's and blaming it on you, then you will a man my son". See more Russ G Nov 13 Clearly a big-budget production lavishly costumed and filmed, but I bailed about half an hour into it. Bogarde's character is a total A-hole and Guinness as the captain doesn't deal with him effectively. He should have been put in his place immediately. See more S R @ScottR 10/12/2023 Overall I was disappointed by the rough plot and character motivations. It's a shame because this could have been excellent. I mostly saw it for Guiness and he was good for the role of a man struggling to stand up to a first mate who threatened his captaincy. Saw on Delta. See more Andy F 02/16/2023 A seafaring epic set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. An all star blockbuster cast headed majestically by Guinness and Bogarde. They don't make them like this anymore - wonderful! See more Peter W 12/31/2022 Overall, while I don't normally care about history and war films, I'm quite proud to admit that Damn the Defiant grabbed my attention early on and exceeded my expectations.  There's a great drama on display here, and tension builds up nicely towards unexpected conclusions.  Performances are raw and realistic, thanks to Alec Guinness and Dirk Bogarde, who both have great on-screen chemistry and share excellent, authentic-feeling dialogue.  For its time of release, it's a wonderful achievement, and Director Lewis Gilbert would later direct more exciting films such as Alfie and various James Bond films, including Moonraker.  Damn the Defiant is highly creative and powerful as it sets sail. See more 07/05/2018 This is a well made thrilling sailing navy flick. The acting is first rate led by the great Guinness. The back and forth between Crawford and Scott-Padget is intriguing although more background for Scott-Padget would help. It's not quite at the level of the best of the genre but it's plenty good enough. The miniature action is quite nice. The hand to hand combat is thrilling. It's solid swashbuckling with a compelling clash of personalities. Glad that stumbled onto the movie while browsing boxxy software. See more Read all reviews

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