The Finest Hours

Absolutely a great movie!

This is a great movie based on a true story. They did great making it.

This is my new favorite movie! I can watch it over and over again.

This was a film that I originally saw in theaters. I liked it, and wanted to add it to my Blu-ray/Digital collection so I could re-watch it and share it with friends and relatives, but I couldn't make myself give this more than 4 out of 5 stars in my post-theater review. I don't find myself driven to change that rating (for the film) here, but do like that the Blu-ray offers several bonuses, especially deleted scenes and the other bonuses, including Against All Odds: The Bernie Webber Story featurette. In my original review, I used some words such as these: (edited slightly here) I went and caught this (in theatre) today. I found it to be fairly enjoyable, though I would have liked a little less of the love story and a bit more of the drama. Perhaps it should have just been a little longer so the love story didn't get shortened in exchange for more of the drama. I would caution that the movie tends to be a bit dark and hard to see things as clearly as you might wish. Given that the events occur mostly at night, in dark water, this should be expected, but it does leave you straining a little to find the tiny object you want to follow as it perhaps gets shoved around by the wind and seas. Well worth watching, though I can't say this is 5 stars for me. My original quick review also had noted the following: If you can catch it at matinee pricing, it should be easily worth that. Oh, I'm told by others that the 3D is really not worth it, so I wouldn't spend extra to see it in 3D. There was no apparent 3D Blu-ray release for this one, so you can ignore that comment for sure. The matinee pricing doesn't really apply to the Blu-ray or DVD release either, though I suppose that isn't quite true as it should perhaps be re-worded to say if you can find this on sale, it becomes a better bargain. Those with family that are in the coast guard will find extra value here, and those that enjoy "based on true stories" will also enjoy this a bit more, though I should be careful to note that "based on a true story" doesn't mean that there hasn't been some creative license with the story. For the actual story, doing some research on the interwebs would be a good thing. The story here is close enough to enjoy and have an appreciation for what happened in the actual events, but I would also like to know the actual true story and enjoy stories such as this one when they are closer to the actual events. Rated PG-13, this is a family friendly tale, but it is tense, dramatic, and at times, as noted in my original comments above, hard to see. The dark night, rain and storminess means a dark screen throughout much of this film. Finding the relatively small craft on the screen is difficult at times and really can't be helped, again because of the size and scope of what is going on in the film. Chris Pine does a good job in his role as the hero, as does Casey Affleck. Christian Bale doesn't get much screen time, and time he does have leaves us all thinking that his character was not a great leader. Whether that was actually true or not will depend on the results of the research you do about the actual events. Holliday Grainger does well enough with her role, though she seems to be a bit strong for the era that she was portraying and that may have added to my own frustrations with the love story aspect of the film. While I didn't mind that portion of the film that much, I can't say I didn't find myself wishing for more of the drama of the rescue or the efforts just to stay alive and less of the concern of the heartsick lover who may have seen her bethrowed for the last time. In the end, I like the film, and that leaves me at the 4 stars just for the film. The Blu-ray is a nice one, but I had hopes perhaps for more bonus materials. Oddly enough, though I originally stayed away from the 3D in theatres, I would actually have sprung for 3D for the home release if it had been available (now that I have a 3D capable TV in the home, it isn't as wasteful to me as it used to be).

great casting, acting superior

Excellent movie based on a true heroic story

The Finest Hours is one of those rare movies that blends intense action with genuine emotional depth. Based on the true story of a daring Coast Guard rescue in 1952, the film delivers not only edge-of-your-seat suspense but also a heartfelt reminder of courage, duty, and sacrifice. The storm sequences are absolutely gripping — the visuals are powerful without being overdone, and you can really feel the danger and chaos of the open sea. But what makes this film stand out is the human story at its core. Chris Pine gives a strong, grounded performance as Bernie Webber, portraying a quiet kind of bravery that feels incredibly authentic. The rest of the cast also shines, especially during the scenes on the sinking oil tanker, where survival feels minute-to-minute. The film does a great job of showing ordinary people doing extraordinary things, without turning it into over-the-top Hollywood drama. The Finest Hours is beautifully shot, emotionally resonant, and deeply respectful of the real events it’s based on. If you enjoy true-story dramas, inspiring rescue tales, or just a well-made film with heart, this one is absolutely worth your time.

Great True Story show. Worth watching. Showed it to my 8th grade Social Studies students when discussing Goals of the Constitution; "Providing for the Common Defense" military branches.

Der film ist einfach super

Firstly,t he quality of the Dvd is impeccable. Great sound and video enhanced my movie watching experience. Secondly, 5 stars for the movie!

今回、３Ｄの掘り出し物を探して１０枚ほどの出品物を購入しました。中には値段が安いので３Ｄでないものもあるかなとは思いましたが、 これは３Ｄではありませんでした。タイトルに虚偽の表記をするのは止めて欲しいですね。

movie is nice, though 3D is not super good but better Wish there would be a 2D disk too.

Also ich finde, eigentlich hat man bei der Verfilmung dieser wahren Rettungsaktion aus dem Jahre 1952 an der amerikanischen Ostküste nicht viel verkehrt gemacht ! Sound-und Bildtechnisch kann man dem Film eigentlich nur gutes nachsagen. Die Epoche der 50' Jahre wurde sehr gut eingefangen.Die Bilder während des Sturms auf hoher See sind wirklich gut gemacht, auch wenn fast alles CGI und Bluescreen ist, aber das hat man schon sehr viel schlechter gesehen. Auch die Soundkulisse ist sehr atemberaubend während des Sturms, mit ihren Böen und brandenden Wogen in dem die Schiffe nur Spielbälle sind. Auch die zerbrochene "PENDELTON" auf der die Seeleute um ihr überleben kämpfen erzeugt mit ihrer Geräuschkulisse etwas wahrlich bedrohliches. Die Musikuntermalung fand ich auch sehr gut und wechselt sich mit ruhigen Stücken, die dann meist an Land spielen und aufwühlendem Score während der Sturmszenen ab. Passt eigentlich alles gut zusammen ?! Leider fallen die Charaktere etwas ab, obwohl mit Chris Pine,Casey Affleck,Ben Foster und Eric Bana doch eine namhafte Besetzung zusammen gestellt wurde. Die Figuren bleiben einfach zu blass; am meisten hat mir da noch Holliday Grainger als Bernies Verlobte gefallen, die doch einige starke Auftritte hatte. Allerdings gibt es in der Kategorie Seenotrettung nicht wirklich viele Spielfilme die diesen Menschen ein Denkmal setzen. Da kenne ich eigentlich nur "Der Sturm" von Wolfgang Petersen oder "The Guardian" mit Kevin Costner. Also mir hat der Film im Grunde genommen gut gefallen und wer ein wenig für das Thema Seenotrettung übrig hat kann auch mit den kleinen Schwächen leben und macht auch mit dem Kauf nichts verkehrt !