Cuba (1979) Reviews

Cuba (1979)
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In director Richard Lester's Cuba, Sean Connery plays British soldier-of-fortune Robert Dapes, sent to Havana during the last days of the Batista regime. He is supposed to train Batista's soldiers for their upcoming confrontations with Castro's followers. As Dapes becomes increasingly sympathetic towards the rebel cause, he takes a few precious moments to renew his romance with Alexandra Pulido (Brooke Adams), who is now married to Juan Pulido (Chris Sarandon). The basic thrust of the film is that unchecked capitalism is perfectly capable of collapsing under its own weight -- and that lofty idealism can be easily forgotten once absolute power is within one's grasp. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Sean Connery, Brooke Adams, (more)
Director(s):
Richard Lester
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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(5 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

Roger D.

GOOD: This movie had good cinematography and help give me a visual sense of the time and place of the Cuban revolution in 1958. I especially like the scenes with the 1950s propeller airliner, a DC-7. That was a major airliner of that decade, and this is one of very few movies that includes one. I was sufficiently entertained and it is worth watching. BAD: This included some really unbelievable situations. For instance, Sean Connery is wearing a full suit and tie while in a tropical environment, and is hiding in a sugar-cane field waiting for some rebels to show up. Of course, they aren't crouched down amongst the sugar cane for more than about a minute when some rebels show up on cue and they have shoot-out.

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Dorothy N.

Agonizing slow and unbelievable in places. A waste of Sean Connery and Hector Elizondo.

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Jennifer R.

This was an awful movie. The cinematography was beautiful, but the film, overall, was painful to endure. Save your time.

Yes   |   No


Peter K.

Empty Movie

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Michael D.

Old flames battle indecision against the backdrop of the Cuban Revolution, while a host of other characters go about their lives.

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    Roger D.

    GOOD: This movie had good cinematography and help give me a visual sense of the time and place of the Cuban revolution in 1958. I especially like the scenes with the 1950s propeller airliner, a DC-7. That was a major airliner of that decade, and this is one of very few movies that includes one. I was sufficiently entertained and it is worth watching. BAD: This included some really unbelievable situations. For instance, Sean Connery is wearing a full suit and tie while in a tropical environment, and is hiding in a sugar-cane field waiting for some rebels to show up. Of course, they aren't crouched down amongst the sugar cane for more than about a minute when some rebels show up on cue and they have shoot-out.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Dorothy N.

    Agonizing slow and unbelievable in places. A waste of Sean Connery and Hector Elizondo.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Jennifer R.

    This was an awful movie. The cinematography was beautiful, but the film, overall, was painful to endure. Save your time.

    Yes   |   No

     
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