The Old Man and the Sea (1990) Reviews

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This adaptation of Hemingway's classic story adds a few characters but keeps the basic plotline of an old fisherman's greatest battle intact. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Starring:: Anthony Quinn

Director(s):: Jud Taylor

Format(s):: DVD
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	Michael and Marilyn W.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

I was forced to read a medley of literature by my English teacher this past junior year of my highschool career. Among them was Hemingway's novella The old man and the sea and I absolutley loved the written version. This 1990 take on the story is not nearly as good as the 1958 version starring Spencer Tracy and the only real reason I was curious to see it was because of the appearance made by Anthony Quinn of whom I am a fan of but I liked the novella itself the best and if anything I recomend you read that. Some things are better left to the imagination and not meant to be translated from the paper to the screen and The old man and the sea is a prime example of this.

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	William L.

4 out of 6 people found this review helpful

I love anything with Quinn in it and this is no exception. An amazing portrayal of human endurance, pride, and commitment. Some of the acting by others is suspect but Quinn's performance makes it work. Recommended for everyone. See this film.

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	David G.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

What I love about this movie is that it portrays the way the poorer population in the Caribbean live even today. It is gritty, It is real, and it tells the tale of a man with great passion.

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	Sharon B.

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No closed captions on this!!!!! need a refund on this or send another dvd

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	Linda D.

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A remake of the 1958 film & Hemmingway tale. This one stars Anthony Quinn as the old man Santiago and he brings a truly touching performance, but the rest of this particular version does not quite hold up to the original. Still, if you are a fan of Anthony Quinn as I am I would recommend this.

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	Michael and Marilyn W.

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	William L.

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	David G.

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What I love about this movie is that it portrays the way the poorer population in the Caribbean live even today. It is gritty, It is real, and it tells the tale of a man with great passion.

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