The Perfect Storm (2000)
		Genre: Adventure/Drama Director: Wolfgang Petersen Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 129 Minutes Release Date: June 30, 2000 Official Website: http://www.perfectstorm.net Movie Trailer: View it now! Discuss and vote: Go to Forums	Cast: George Clooney Mark Wahlberg Diane Lane William Fichtner Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio John C. Reilly Allen Payne John Hawkes Michael Ironside

Catch Phrase: Wet 'n' Wild

Guru mumu rating: 4
Guru dudu rating: 3

Quickie: Six guys get on a fishing boat on a quest to make a decent living by catching lotsa fish. To get the goods, they tread out further than usual in the Atlantic Ocean. One problem though; three extreme weather phenomenons collide to create hell on their return path, and they have to brave a "perfect storm" to bring the goodies home. That's when things get a little fishy. Based on a true story.

Turn-Ons:

• Lotsa action! You get a workout 'cuz your heart just keeps on pumpin'!
• The added drama will make you all teary-eyed…as if there's not enough water!
• Awesome special effects! The high seas almost made us land-lubbers dizzy.
• Good acting from George Clooney and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.
• There's good characterization. You really begin to feel for those men and those who are waiting for them to come home safely.

Turn-Offs:

• You get too much water after a while…as in you get bored in some parts, even though the action continues. It's too much of the same thing, y'know?
• Diane Lane's character, Christina Cotter, the fiance of Bobby Shatford played by Mark Wahlberg overacted at times. Kinda annoying!
• Some scenes were played out too long.

In Two Minutes:

guru mumu	rating	criteria	rating	guru dudu
I was really expecting a lot from this movie, especially since the trailers made it seem like a must-see. There's a lot to be said about real-life drama. And I have a thing about natural disasters…especially at sea! Having George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg together, in one screen, all wet, didn't hurt, either!	4	initial expectations	4	The simple vivid name, The Perfect Storm, in addition to the special effects and true story foundation placed this movie easily into the summer blockbuster category, garnering a high initial expectation ranking.
The movie was packed with action and special effects, so its pace was pretty good. But there were times when I felt I was getting too much of the same thing. But I was never bored for too long.	4	pace	3	I found it just didn't flow as nicely as it could have. There is no denying the storyline was exciting, however, some scenes were played out a little too long for my liking.
The writers really did a good job of setting the audience up for the real action. We learned about the characters and their backgrounds first before we saw them fight that storm. And we learned enough to be able to identify with those men. Having the movie based on a true story really brought the plot close to home.	4	plot/story	3	The story was exciting but also very melodramatic. Sometimes, it seemed as if the special effects were the story.
I saw some good acting in this movie. George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg were particularly good.	4	cast/acting	3	For the most part, the characters were unconvincing and almost artificial. Except for the two captains, George Clooney and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, whose motives came across loud and clear, and empowered me to feel what he was feeling.
Awesome special effects…Step aside, Titanic! The effects really depicted what a nightmare it must've been for those men. Good camera angles, close-ups and zoom-outs were done at the right places and at the right time. It made it seem like you were right there, battling that monster of a storm.	4	cinematography	3	For the most part, the cinematography is solid. But again, the bulk of the movie IS the special effects, and its reliance on such garners an average ranking.
The special effects did it for me. There wasn't much man-to-man violence, but that storm sure beat up those men pretty badly.	4	the good stuff: like sex and violence	5	Can we say scary? The tidal waves and other special effects make Twister seem like a wuss! In theory, I always knew waves like these exist; however, to see it live on the big screen... well, I'm in awe of this particular force of nature.
This film definitely ranks up there with Jaws and Twister. It did a good job of showcasing just how angry Mother Nature can get.	4	other films in genre	4	Definitely better than average, despite the film's shortcomings.