Sunday, April 24, 2016

Remorques (1941)

U.S. title: Stormy Waters.

Drama about the life of tugboat workers. The protagonist is a boat's captain. He is torn between his wife and a woman he meets while on a rescue job.

Drama about moral choices regarding love versus marriage. Lots of maritime action scenes add to the entertainment value. The tribulations of working seafolks are honestly depicted. Not an outstanding film, but the imagery is occasionally stunning. The special effects are good by the standards of that time, but the conspicuously gigantic water drops in the storm scenes may put modern audiences off.

Rating: 51

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