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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is over fifty years old now, but the quality is still excellent. The story is set in a British Navy ship during the napoleonic wars, and is an amalgamation of three of C.S Forester's best novels, (The happy return, A ship of the line, and Flying Colours). The screenplay was adapted by the author, CS Forester himself in person, so what we get here is a version created by the author himself that removes the clutter from the novels but stays true to the basic storyline, and to the characters themselves.
As a result the film moves at a fast pace, the action never stops and although the film is quite long, it is over before you know it, leaving you wanting more. Gregory Peck is outstanding as Captain Horatio Hornblower, giving the character real life and heart. This film is a must for all lovers of naval history and Gregory Peck.
This film gets the full five stars from me for script, production, locations, costumes and performances. This movie is a real treasure not to be missed.
As a result the film moves at a fast pace, the action never stops and although the film is quite long, it is over before you know it, leaving you wanting more. Gregory Peck is outstanding as Captain Horatio Hornblower, giving the character real life and heart. This film is a must for all lovers of naval history and Gregory Peck.
This film gets the full five stars from me for script, production, locations, costumes and performances. This movie is a real treasure not to be missed.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Being the first - and today very little known - adaptation for screen this motion picture stays true to Forester's novels yet making the atmosphere and etiquette of the day understandable and believable to present day's viewers.
Gregory Peck is - as always - excellent in the title role as the solitary and basically lonely captain who's struggles and thoughts rarely come over his lips. Virginia Mayo Fulfills her role as the upper class turning romantic lady while still giving her character depth. The story focuses on events of the Hornblower series of novels that succeeds those of the very popular and recent TV series starring Ioan Gruffud. The manuscript is truthful to the novels both in respect to atmosphere, character depiction and events.
If you're a fan of Napoleonic times, history in general and the actors participating this is a must. Much care and effort was obviously taken by the production team to match the historical settings - from the firelocks on the cannon to the stock and frock of officer's uniforms. Even the prevailing "British" attitude and humour shines through from time to time in this Hollywood production such as an English sailor's linguistic skills in French: "Eh, oui oui, Monsewer!"
All in all a good picture with good cast, visual effects, storyline and dedication to details. Highly recommended to fans of the TV series, the Napoleonic and those who simply love a good love story set in a different time.
Gregory Peck is - as always - excellent in the title role as the solitary and basically lonely captain who's struggles and thoughts rarely come over his lips. Virginia Mayo Fulfills her role as the upper class turning romantic lady while still giving her character depth. The story focuses on events of the Hornblower series of novels that succeeds those of the very popular and recent TV series starring Ioan Gruffud. The manuscript is truthful to the novels both in respect to atmosphere, character depiction and events.
If you're a fan of Napoleonic times, history in general and the actors participating this is a must. Much care and effort was obviously taken by the production team to match the historical settings - from the firelocks on the cannon to the stock and frock of officer's uniforms. Even the prevailing "British" attitude and humour shines through from time to time in this Hollywood production such as an English sailor's linguistic skills in French: "Eh, oui oui, Monsewer!"
All in all a good picture with good cast, visual effects, storyline and dedication to details. Highly recommended to fans of the TV series, the Napoleonic and those who simply love a good love story set in a different time.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Set at the time of the Napolionic wars, HMS Lydia, a frigate of the British Navy, is sent on a secret mission to the Americas. She fights a ship twice her size and is very badly outgunned. Does she survive to fight another day? Tremendous cast including many very well known British actors. This film has the added advantage of Technicolour. Offering not only tender romance but vivid action and adventure which keeps you glued to the film to the very last minute. Great battle scenes which are thoroughly realistic. An outstanding classic, not to be missed. Partly filmed in Portsmouth Royal Navy base and Mermaid Street Rye East Sussex.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is my favourite movie without exception. It doesn't matter that it is years old...the story coupled with quality acting stand the test of time. Gregory Peck is still to swoon over!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A. Cooke
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
We bought the Really Excellant TV series "Hornblower" starring Ioan Gruffudd. having watched and enjoyed every minute. I bought the film "Captain Horatio Hornblower" with Gregary Peck...because, it would seem the film picks up on the storyline where the TV series left off. Both the ITV series and the film are Classics in their own right. Both Leave you wanting more...Brilliant!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By mk
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
perfect picture in english. as always arrived on time no quible with the price.also well satisfied with amazon.after sales is 5xxxxx.if you are a first time buyer with amazon.would highly recommend.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By jpj
Format:DVD
Two little boys stare transfixedley onto the screen. The sandwiches laid out in front of them get stuffed into little mouthes as if on automatic. This isn't Johnny Depp they are watching, swashbuckling at Keira Knithley's side and that other fine actor's whose name will always escape me. This is Gregory Peck clearing his throat at Latin Amweerican would-be despots in their captured battelships, at over-confident french sailors in their supposedly safe harbours and at noble ladies who imagine that merely being married to admirals who are not Hornblower would save them. Yes, some dialogues may seem artificial and deaths appear a bit too clean; but this is ast should be, because back in 1951 adventure movies were also made to be watched by families.
Now, what to watch until the boys are old enough for Master and Commander?
Now, what to watch until the boys are old enough for Master and Commander?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Emily70
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great movie, it's nothing to say. In Germany I would have payed for this a fortune. It was digitally remastered without loosing of warmth if an old analog movie but, oh wonder, I watched it like it was made last year or so, so great was a picture quality.
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All our yesterdays
I bought this after seeing the TV series of Hornblower. I remembered seeing the film, as a child, in the 50's. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Geoff Woodland
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Everything all right
I do not know why I am urged to write a review just because I rated the DVD? I do not have time for that
Published 2 months ago by Alonso.M
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Sunday Easy Viewing.
Excellent entertainment [in the old style]. Good colour, good story, very watchable. I'm a sucker for the adventure with the love story..
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I couldn't believe how quickly I got this purchase - fantastic service. Well packaged for safety, too. I've been after this DVD for ages and am delighted with it.
Published 3 months ago by A. L. Jermaine
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Good old Greg.
Love this film, Gregory Peck is massive in the role of Hornblower and pulls off the mans hidden agonies with ease. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Frank Slight
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HORATIO HORNBLOWER
I HAD TO RETURN DVD.AS IT WOULD NOT PLAY ON MY DVD PLAYER A REFUND .IT WOULD ONLY SHOW THE TITLE.
Published 4 months ago by lofty
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captain horatio hornblower
what a great dvd really good story would recommend to watch this one don't make them like they used to
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. L. Cave
5.0 out of 5 stars
HORNBLOWER
It is a war film about Horatio Hornblower.
But it is really good film to watch for the family and friends.
But it is really good film to watch for the family and friends.
Published 6 months ago by Evelyn Tustin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mangled Affectation
This is a review of the American edition of this 1950 film, which skilfully combines three of CS Forester's Hornblower novels, `The Happy Return', `A Ship of the Line' and `Flying... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nicholas Casley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hooray for Hornblower!
This 1951 version is an excellent film of C S Forester's initial trilogy (adapted for the screen by the author himself). Read more
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