"Islands in the Streams" takes place in the Carribeans and Keys during World War II, as one of Hemingway's favorite settings.
If you like Hemingway's work in general, you won't be disappointed by this movie. Talented George C. Scott puts on a fine performance and although his association with director Schaffner on this one is no match to their masterpiece "Patton", it successfully adapts Hemingway's story to the screen.
Scott's character Thomas Hudson lives on an island surrounded by a few friends, works on his art, analyzes his relationship with his children and previous wives, with opportunity rising by the visit of his children.
The fishing scene is the best, but lack of technology makes the movie less convincing.
If you like Hemingway's work in general, you won't be disappointed by this movie. Talented George C. Scott puts on a fine performance and although his association with director Schaffner on this one is no match to their masterpiece "Patton", it successfully adapts Hemingway's story to the screen.
Scott's character Thomas Hudson lives on an island surrounded by a few friends, works on his art, analyzes his relationship with his children and previous wives, with opportunity rising by the visit of his children.
The fishing scene is the best, but lack of technology makes the movie less convincing.