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Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
Far superior to the 1956 motion.
This TV mini-series is far superior to the 1956 motion which had David Niven in the lead role. Brosnan is perfect as Phineas. It is great family entertainment and manages to keep you in suspense even though you know the outcome.
The Black Swan (1942)
Very disappointing for one who has read the book.
This movie is very disappointing for one who has read the book. As written by Rafael Sabatini, this was a clean cut tale of piracy in the Caribbean, and it would have made a grand motion . Also, it would have been very simple to make. All the action takes place aboard ship and on a deserted island. Unfortunately, the screen writers took the title from Sabatini then threw the rest of the book away. Even the name of the main character was changed, and his screen personality was completely different from that of the individual described in the novel. It's a sad loss for one who loves a good sea story.
The Drum (1938)
This is a great British Empire movie in the tradition of Four Feathers.
The Drum is a great British Empire movie in the tradition of Four Feathers (the Korda version) and Gunga Din. Anyone who gets a thrill from the skirl of bagpipes and a last minute charge to the rescue will be delighted by this film.
The Far Country (1987)
This movie is even better than the Nevil Shute novel upon which it is based.
Unlike most movies, which are pale copies of the books that inspired them, The Far Country is even better than the Nevil Shute novel upon which it is based. The movie reminds me of A Town Like Alice, also a Shute story, in that it moves from World War II Europe to Australia and tells of two young people making a new life in that far country. The story is excellent, and the actors are more than capable. Anyone who likes a good adventure/romance should try this film.