DEEP WATER - 2006
RATED - PG for thematic elements, mild language, incidental smoking.
RATINGS - 13 Amazon (4/5), 462 IMDB (7.7/10), 22,241 Netflix (3.3/5), TV Guide (5/5).
THEMES - Fame, ego, challenges.
STORY - This is the true story of Donald Crowhurst and to a lesser degree the other sailors who took on the challenge in 1967 of sailing around the world solo in a sailboat non-stop, something never before attempted. Of all the participants, Crowhurst was the least experienced and the least prepared. The race began in England and participants had a window of several months during which they could leave before the weather turned against them. While all the others had left weeks before, Crowhurst finally had his boat ready on the very last day possible. Remember, this was before GPS and the only contact was when they happened to be in range of radio contact. Several, including Crowhurst, had movie cameras along as well as audio taping equipment to record their journey. From the beginning Crowhurst had laid everything on the line. His financial future was tied to the success of the race. What makes someone in the prime of life risk family, finances and future on a challenge that only proves you can do something no one else has done? Why didn't family or friends or both talk him out of this utterly absurd expedition? What a person does when they face the ultimate challenge in his life reveals his character. Crowhurst found himself in the incredible position of placing 2nd or failing. Either would be disastrous. What he did revealed his character. Entertaining and suspenseful. Enjoy. Lu G. for Lu's Reviews. 04/06/2008.
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