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Post by phillipsdan83 on Feb 10, 2017 6:15:57 GMT
I'm a big fan of this epic about gunboat diplomacy starring Steve McQueen as Jake Holman, an engineer who likes machines more than people but can't avoid involvement in the larger political situation whether he wants it or not.
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Post by Sulla on Mar 1, 2017 23:27:30 GMT
I do. It's another great Steve McQueen film. It's probably the first film where I saw Mako.
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Post by politicidal on Mar 1, 2017 23:51:44 GMT
Hell yes I do. One of my favorites actually. I feel though it's severely overlooked nowadays despite being Steve McQueen's best movie.
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Post by forca84 on Mar 2, 2017 17:07:39 GMT
I was enthralled by it. I got really into War films last Summer. Bought a a few on dvd and Blu.
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Post by telegonus on May 23, 2017 9:20:05 GMT
It's a grand, impressive film, meticulously put together, beautifully acted. The leading players are perfect in their roles. One downside, and it's not a small one: the pacing is off. It's a smart, thoughtful movie, however its cerebral, pensive aspects slow it down. For some films a stately, slow paced quality can be a virtue. I don't think this is the case with The Sand Pebbles. Way above average, for all that; a near classic.
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Post by geode on Aug 2, 2017 7:23:43 GMT
It's a grand, impressive film, meticulously put together, beautifully acted. The leading players are perfect in their roles. One downside, and it's not a small one: the pacing is off. It's a smart, thoughtful movie, however its cerebral, pensive aspects slow it down. For some films a stately, slow paced quality can be a virtue. I don't think this is the case with The Sand Pebbles. Way above average, for all that; a near classic. Agreed. It is a good film with excellent performances including one of McQueen's best but it is too slow paced, like a Richard Attenborough flick. I mean one directed by him, not one he acted within. |
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