The Finest Hours [DVD] [2016]

The shattering of expectation can sometimes shake one out of one’s complacency, especially if that expectation is low. ‘The Finest Hours’ is one such example. Unenthusiastically reviewed by the majority of critics, it turns out to be a finely mounted and gripping disaster drama. Set during a particularly ferocious storm it tells of the rescue mission of a four-man crew to reach a stricken oil tanker cut in half by the adverse weather conditions. Whilst the screenplay itself is merely serviceable it does tell a basically good true story, and the production is elevated by a high standard of performance in both the acting and the craft on display. As the hesitant captain of the rescue boat who has thus far never gained the respect of his colleagues, Chris Pine is extremely good. As his girlfriend, Holliday Grainger adds a feistiness to her perfunctory role that at least ensures the film is still interesting on land, even if it is the scenes at sea that offer the most excitement. Although underused, Casey Affleck is subtly impressive as the reflective chief engineer aboard the tanker who takes command more by default than design. The film demonstrates an astonishingly good period feel and the visuals in both cinematography and special effects are momentously impressive. Music, editing, and sound all contribute to the prestige look and feel of the movie. The biggest compliment that can be paid to the 3D format, and indeed the film itself, is that it is never obtrusive and just becomes part of the engrossing nature of the adventure. This must be an early candidate for the most underrated film of the year as it is both emotionally stirring and spiritually uplifting

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This is a story about two people in love and the crew the young man is hoping to save. It is based on real event's which started in 1952. They meet on a blind date. She really is attracted to him from the start. She ask's him to marry her but he say's no. As their relationship carries on, he begin's to realise he does love her and cannot live without her. He is attatched to a coast guard station. Out at sea, a ship get's into serious trouble in a terrible storm. It is cut in half due to the very bad weather and mounting seas. A lot of the scene's at sea are filmed in the dark. He take's a voluntary team out in a small bout to attempt a rescue. The boat is only supposed to take about 12 people. Not the 32 crew who are on the ship. I thought a very good attempt at rescue combined with a good love story. He does make the rescue and due to the very bad weather, make's it back to the bay. Where everyone has left their car light's on helping him steer the rescue boat to safety. I cried at the end because of the rescue but also because they agreed a date for their wedding. He lives till he is about 91. You are actually treated at the end, to their wedding photos and other real photos of the men involved.

I rented this on the strength of the reviews and was not disappointed. I did not know it was a real story which makes it even more moving. The special effects and direction are brilliant and impressive without being over the top , it is very well acted by all the cast especially Chris Pine and Casey Affleck . Holliday Granger makes the most of her small part and brings a sparkle to her scenes. Left me full of admiration for the Coast Guards men who took part in the real rescue in the 1950s. Highly recommended and a worthy tribute to the real heroes.

Excellent. Based on the true story of the US Coast Guards greatest ever small boat rescue. It starts a little strange, and the opening scenes don't really seem important until later on when you realise that they set the later scenes up perfectly. Well written, well acted, and in particular it was great to see Chris Pine do a quieter, less brash role than his usual. The sea scene are brilliantly realised, and the slower land scenes act well to break it up a little and let you catch your breath.I didn't realise this had been at the big screen, which is a shame as I think it would have been excellent - but never mind, sometimes the great movies are sleepers and don't get the recognition they deserve until years later (think Shawshank Redemption) hopefully that's what will happen to this movie.

I had a very prompt delivery and it came undamaged. The film itself is simply amazing, very well acted and factually presented with an outstanding script and cinematography.

Quite gripping and worth the time to watch it.

the scenery / high seas were excellent. The story line and acting were less than average