Clevercell
Very disappointing...
GamerTab
That was an excellent one.
Mabel Munoz
Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?
chambersd-1
I saw this movie the first time in 1958 in Sweden and as I speak Norwegian got a lot more out of it than many others. I still sing Everybody Loves Saturday Night in Norwegian. Alla samans lyka lordag natt. I also saw it in Australia and have the original sound track record. Like the other comment I picture Norway through the eyes of the movie when Sven Eric played Giegs Piano Concerto. Incidentally he migrated to Australia and last I heard he was in the recording business. But what I desperately want is a copy of the video of the film. I know they released one but it is no longer available. Can any one help me to beg, borrow, buy or copy their video.
jalmberg-1
I must have been 5 years old when my German, sail-maker uncle took me to see this movie. I don't remember too many things from that age, but I remember this movie vividly.As I remember it, it was shown in an enormous theatre... we had to travel some distance to get to where it was shown. I suppose it was similar to an IMAX film, now that I think about it.I don't remember the plot, if there was one, just the breathtaking shots of a full-rigged ship sailing over the open ocean. Spectacular.The film gave me a life long love of sailing (no doubt my uncle's 'hidden' agenda) and I've always wanted to see it again.Oh well! A treasure lost!
rdagto
I was fortunate to see Windjammer: the voyage of the Christian Radich in 1959 at the round Cooper Cinerama Theatre in Denver, while I was a high school student. I still have the stereo vinyl recording of the music, and the program book. The film was beautifully photographed and the Cinemiracle process and stereo sound provided a cinematic experience that has never been matched since. There seems to be some question as to whether the original negatives are still intact, who has or controls them, and what condition they might be in as far as a possible restoration and re-release of the film, perhaps in IMAX or 70 mm Panavision to maintain the 3-film aspect ratio, and perhaps in HD/DVD for home viewing. If one of the major film restoration organizations such as TCM were to adopt this project, they would be contributing to the preservation of one of the finest film classics ever produced. I certainly hope that someone will take on this challenge before the negatives deteriorate beyond use, if they have not already. It is difficult to understand why something has not been done already, although it is probable that cost-benefit analysis is involved. Anyone who has not seen Windjammer would be absolutely captivated by the beauty, majesty and adventurous challenge depicted in this exceptional production.
ZoneIII
it was spectacular. It may look dated today, but it was wonderful then. It opened up with scenes in Norway as the crew prepared for the voyage. Then the ship left port and once it unfurled its sails, the curtains pulled to the side for an incredible cinematic experience. The movie followed the actual voyage of a group of young Norwegian cadets as they sailed the world. The soundtrack for this move is beautiful. I would love to see this movie again and, in fact, that's why I searched for this title in the first place. I have never forgotten this movie.
