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Perfect Storm, The (DVD)

Sebastian Junger's phenomenal best seller hits the screen starring George Clooney as the veteran skipper of a fishing boat on a collision course with fate in the suspense-filled true story of The Perfect Storm. Just days after returning from a disappointing fishing trip, Andrea Gail captain Billy Tyne (Clooney) decides to return to the sea to trawl for swordfish one last time before the season ends. From the port of Gloucester, Massachusetts, Tyne and a five-man crew that includes seaman Bobby Shatford (Mark Wahlberg) set sail for the Flemish Cap, rich fishing grounds far beyond the vessel's normal range. Out at sea, Tyne learns of an impending storm but thinks he can outrun it. Little does he know that he's contending with not one but three weather fronts that unite to create the fiercest, most destructive storm of the 20th century!

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36:T477,What can I say, living on the coast of Maine I frequently watch fishing boats depart and return from their days at sea. So, the story line is real. The acting is believable, with the slight exception of 'Boston Accents' of Mark Wahlberg, who is an Massachusetts Native, and Diane Lane, who I hate to find any fault with. I've always been a fan of hers, he, this movie made me a convert.Of course, much creative liberty has been used, but very well. I've visited the Crow's Nest, the bar portrayed in the movie, which is tiny and not directly on the wharf, nevertheless, the movie captured the essence of the local 'dive'.Thankfully the owners didn't take advantage and capitalize on the venue, such as the Cheers inspired watering hole in neighboring Boston. The score by James Horner is haunting, and is now my second fave Horner Score, Braveheart will always be 1st! George Clooney, I forgot he was George Clooney as he capt