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| White Squall | 
 enlarge | Director: Ridley Scott
Actors: Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage, Scott Wolf, Jeremy Sisto
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 7134
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 129
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: DISD17247D
ISBN: 0788815768
UPC: 717951002402
EAN: 9780788815768
ASIN: B00000IQC2
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 1996
Release Date: June 22, 1999
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It's a pity this oceangoing adventure wasn't fully appreciated during its theatrical release in 1996, if only because its climactic storm sequence (hence the movie's title) was awesome on the big screen and inevitably less impressive on video. Mixed reviews also curtailed its box-office potential, but as you might expect from Ridley Scott--the director of Blade Runner and Thelma & Louise--this is a beautifully photographed movie that will thrill anyone who is drawn to the romance and danger of the open sea. The story is a rite-of-passage adventure for a group of high school boys who spend their senior year as the crew-in-training on the Albatross, a sailing vessel skippered by an experienced sailor and schoolmaster (Jeff Bridges) who teaches hard lessons of teamwork and individual responsibility. As they sail to the tip of South America and back, the young men face many challenges that will shape their character, in addition to the carnal pleasures of shore leave in exotic ports of call. It's a traditional story, and Scott doesn't bring anything particularly new to this sailboat variation of Dead Poets Society and Scent of a Woman. But as a coming-of-age drama White Squall is professionally crafted and filled with vital energy, featuring a talented cast of newcomers (led by Scott Wolf of TV's Party of Five) who rise to the demands of this rousing and life-changing adventure. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
This film chronicles the incredible adventures of chuck gieg and his classmates about the ocean academys floating high school. The crews voyage home turns into a disaster as the ship is capsized by a white squall. When lives are lost questions are asked about whether white squalls truly exists Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 12/09/2003 Starring: Jeff Bridges Caroline Goodall Run time: 129 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Ridley Scott
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 Great movie September 1, 2008
Great movie. You don't see much of Scott Wolf anymore but the movie is great and all of the actors made you a part of the story.
I recommend it if you like movies set on the ocean or boats. I guess it is also a god disaster movie too.
 Good in many ways August 29, 2008
The movie tells the true story of a group of boys finishing high school on board a sailing ship in the early 60's. It's a coming of age film in a sense and there is the requisite high jinks and conflict that must fill in the gaps of an otherwise thoughtful journey that must come to a dramatic climax.
Most everything comes together nicely and if you like the ocean, sailing ships or going on a journey into the unknown, you would do well to see this movie. Nothing too silly or gratuitous.
The original music is very nice and even haunting at times.
As you watch it, think of a journey you want to take and let it inspire you to make it so. The opening sequence with Scott Wolf doing the voiceover and setting the stage for what is yet to come is simple, but compelling as he embarks upon his quest for meaning.
The ending with Jeff Bridges and the final summation by Wolf is powerful. It's a story of change and who among us can't identify with that.
Finally, enjoy the very appropriately chosen tune by Sting called "Valparaiso" as the credits roll.
Great story of courage, boys becoming men and sailing August 28, 2008
I rented this movie many years ago and bought it from Amazon with "Wind" which is another great sailing movie. White Squall is a good family movie telling the story of a group of boys who learn to work as a team, find courage and learn the life of a sailor. Highly recommend.
 Not A Good Fit For 16:9 TVs April 11, 2008
The picture and sound quality are excellent, but the widescreen version is the worst fit for a 16:9 television screen I've come across. It doesn't go all the way to the edge without stretching it and no matter how I fiddle with the aspect ratio on the television, it just doesn't work right. No other widescreen film on dvd have I had this sort of problem with, it's just a bit TOO letterboxed.
Wonderful Movie! February 10, 2008
Two things really struck me about this film: the sea action was beautifully filmed, and the development of the characters was well done. This, more than any other movie I've seen, shows what being on a windjammer in the open sea must be like. There's lots of action footage of actual heavy seas as well as excellent special effects. The changes the kids, who truly become young men, go through are very well done. Knowing that this is a true story makes it particularly compelling.
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