Sailing Movies - What Else is there? - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 12-26-2007, 04:39 PM

I've been trying to search for more movies that feature sailing vessels, line-of-battle ships - i.e., along the lines of the Armada, Francis Drake, triple-deckers. I'm glad I found Master and Commander, the movie was excellent and I await the Blu release - but what else is there, even if on DVD? I don't know where to begin to look.

And PotC doesn't count.

tiger roach · 12-26-2007, 04:43 PM

JJ, this isn't going to answer your question directly - but have you read the series of books by Patrick O'Brian that Master and Commander is based on? If you are interested in the Age of Sail etc. it is amazing stuff - lots of historical information, written in an entertaining style with love and a sense of humor.

haushausman · 12-26-2007, 04:47 PM

Cabin Boy!

JJ · 12-26-2007, 04:48 PM

Haha, actually I have quite a few of them! The Age of Sail along with WWII are a few pasttimes of mine as a history buff.

But I sure would love to see another movie or two.

Blu-Raider · 12-26-2007, 05:01 PM

Dead Calm

Caligula · 12-26-2007, 05:03 PM

1492 and dont forget POTC 1-3

JJ · 12-26-2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haushausman

Cabin Boy!

Ew, Chris Elliot!

I'm gonna look into Dead Calm and 1492...

JasonR · 12-26-2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I've been trying to search for more movies that feature sailing vessels, line-of-battle ships - i.e., along the lines of the Armada, Francis Drake, triple-deckers. I'm glad I found Master and Commander, the movie was excellent and I await the Blu release - but what else is there, even if on DVD? I don't know where to begin to look.

And PotC doesn't count.

I loved Master and Commander, that will be a great HD release.

JJ · 12-26-2007, 05:11 PM

1492 seems like I should look into it - directed by ridley scott.

But Dead Calm - not so much.

Caligula · 12-26-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

1492 seems like I should look into it - directed by ridley scott.

But Dead Calm - not so much.

good choice... i loved 1492 and i wish it will be released on BD

Blu-Raider · 12-26-2007, 05:19 PM

Dead Calm was actually a joke -- but it does have Nicole Kidman nekkid.

lostsurfer · 12-26-2007, 09:59 PM

Captain Ron is not on blu ray but it is funny and take place in the caribbean. You could probably find it cheap.

cartier · 12-26-2007, 10:05 PM

Along the same lines of Master and Commander although not the same quality as it was a BBC/A&E special not a full motion picture, is the Horatio Hornblower series on DVD, based on novels by CS Forester.

mo_jt · 12-26-2007, 10:09 PM

Yep, as a small boat sailor, I loved Master and Commander--eventhough it's bits and pieces of about 12 of O'Brian's books.

For PQ and humor, Captain Ron would be a hoot on BD. Love the scenes when they have all sails up--wow. Plus, Mary Kay Place in the shower--that's a nice touch, also.

Kristin Simard · 12-26-2007, 10:12 PM

Not exactly "line-of-battle ships - i.e., along the lines of the Armada, Francis Drake, triple-deckers", but this is a film that needs to be restored and seen again. The narration is very dated, but the cinematography is great and there are good musical moments.

http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/wide...mergallery.htm

EDIT The Bounty and both Mutiny on the Bountys are on DVD.

gvortex7 · 12-26-2007, 10:14 PM

Ridley Scott's White Squall with Jeff Bridges was pretty good as well.

JJ · 12-26-2007, 10:17 PM

::looks these all up on Wikipedia and imdb::

SeahawxBlu · 12-26-2007, 10:26 PM

Everyone seems to be forgetting about "Wind". It had Matthew Modine and Jennifer Grey and was about Yacht racing. Hopefully, this is being looked at for Blu release soon.

Heart&Soul · 12-26-2007, 10:42 PM

Sea Hawk with Errol Flynn.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-26-2007, 11:36 PM

Maybe a Christopher Cross concert will be released on Blu.

12-26-2007, 04:39 PM	#1
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Sailing Movies - What Else is there? I've been trying to search for more movies that feature sailing vessels, line-of-battle ships - i.e., along the lines of the Armada, Francis Drake, triple-deckers. I'm glad I found Master and Commander, the movie was excellent and I await the Blu release - but what else is there, even if on DVD? I don't know where to begin to look. And PotC doesn't count.

12-26-2007, 10:12 PM	#15
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	Not exactly "line-of-battle ships - i.e., along the lines of the Armada, Francis Drake, triple-deckers", but this is a film that needs to be restored and seen again. The narration is very dated, but the cinematography is great and there are good musical moments. http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/wide...mergallery.htm EDIT The Bounty and both Mutiny on the Bountys are on DVD. Last edited by Kristin Simard; 12-26-2007 at 10:19 PM.

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JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Haha, actually I have quite a few of them! The Age of Sail along with WWII are a few pasttimes of mine as a history buff. But I sure would love to see another movie or two.

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Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	1492 and dont forget POTC 1-3

12-26-2007, 05:11 PM	#9
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	1492 seems like I should look into it - directed by ridley scott. But Dead Calm - not so much.

12-26-2007, 05:19 PM	#11
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	Dead Calm was actually a joke -- but it does have Nicole Kidman nekkid.

12-26-2007, 09:59 PM	#12
lostsurfer Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Captain Ron is not on blu ray but it is funny and take place in the caribbean. You could probably find it cheap.

12-26-2007, 10:05 PM	#13
cartier Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Pacific NW	Along the same lines of Master and Commander although not the same quality as it was a BBC/A&E special not a full motion picture, is the Horatio Hornblower series on DVD, based on novels by CS Forester.

12-26-2007, 10:09 PM	#14
mo_jt Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Manchester, MO Blu-ray reviews:1	Yep, as a small boat sailor, I loved Master and Commander--eventhough it's bits and pieces of about 12 of O'Brian's books. For PQ and humor, Captain Ron would be a hoot on BD. Love the scenes when they have all sails up--wow. Plus, Mary Kay Place in the shower--that's a nice touch, also.

12-26-2007, 10:14 PM	#16
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Ridley Scott's White Squall with Jeff Bridges was pretty good as well.

12-26-2007, 10:17 PM	#17
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	::looks these all up on Wikipedia and imdb::

12-26-2007, 10:26 PM	#18
SeahawxBlu Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Redmond, WA	Everyone seems to be forgetting about "Wind". It had Matthew Modine and Jennifer Grey and was about Yacht racing. Hopefully, this is being looked at for Blu release soon.

12-26-2007, 10:42 PM	#19
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12-26-2007, 11:36 PM	#20
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Maybe a Christopher Cross concert will be released on Blu.

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