It seems to lack quite a bit. I had just read Dracula about 2 months ago. Not to compare it to our movie, but because I never had. This movie does somewhat follow the book (in outline only). In the first place this is my kind of movie. There's a lot to like about it too. The atmosphere is excellent. The scenes shipboard are fantastic. All and all the acting and special effects were terrific. I think we're it falls short is the script and certain inconsistencies that would have made things better. Typically sailing vessels would tack to take full advantage of the wind. Often our ship (fully rigged) has only the jibs catching the wind. An experienced captain would have certainly tacked to take full advantage. Speaking of the captain, Liam Cunningham, screen time is much too short for my taste. One of our crew members is a physician. He seems to conduct frequent blood transfusion using only his blood. He's not weakened or for that matter as often as he seems to do it dead.
I enjoyed it for the atmosphere and depiction of times at sea. I think reading Hornblower and the Hotspur is more fulfilling.
I enjoyed it for the atmosphere and depiction of times at sea. I think reading Hornblower and the Hotspur is more fulfilling.