 [Larger view] | The High and the Mighty (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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 It's a good film | |
| First, I'm not a film critique, like others commenting here. I'm just a "baby boomer" who remembers when this movie was made. Although it certainly isn't one of John Waynes better rolls, it boasts an all star cast of many great actors of the day. No, this movie pales in comparison to those he made later on. But classics are classics. John Wayne was a classic, no matter what he played in. So were the others--nearly all of them gone now. This was a movie era of class, clean dialog and realism--not explatives and computer generated action. It doesn't scare you, or shock you. It entertains and can be seen by the entire family without preview or rating. But, more importantly for me, I'm greatful for its final release onto DVD because my father flew all the in-flight scenes for the film, assisted with the airport scenes and has told many stories to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren about the filming and behind the camera stories, which can now be visually shared before he passes. | |
 Watch this dud BEFORE you waste your money on it !!!!! | |
| AMC will be broadcasting THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY just at the same time it hits DVD.
No one has been able to see this film for years, as the Wayne family surpressed it. Now, it is surfacing, and since no one has seen it in 25 years, they probably think it's a great, if not good film. THINK AGAIN! It's AWFUL! But don't let me be the judge, watch it on cable before you plunk down your hard-earned money and decide if you really want to own this piece of garbage. | |
 A John Wayne Classic - Long Overdue | |
| I have an old VHS Tape of the movie which I taped long ago from one of the premium channels back in the early 1980's. It is a poor copy and faded, but occasionally, I pull the thing out and play it. Despite the poor quality of the tape, the movie itself never disappoints.
For too long, this classic has been under wraps, mired in litigation. At last, it will be released on DVD and I cannot wait to see the film in its original glory. John Wayne gives a powerful performance, one of many in a sterling cast including Claire Trevor, Robert Stack, Phil Harris and Jan Sterling. The pace is breathtaking and the writing is head and shoulders above later films such as the Airport films. The movie is an exciting yet revealing character study and well worth a fresh viewing. I am looking forward to it. |
