Director: Art Clokey
Distributor: Clokey Productions
This review is going to be rather short, considering it is a short film, I do not think there is much I can say, but here goes. Let me begin with a little fact about me, I am a fan of Gumby. While not exactly a die-hard fan, I do find the Green Clay Guy worth watching. Perhaps one of the things Gumby is noted for in my life is reminding me of a simpler time. This was back in my maternal grandmother's house on those carefree Summer days of long ago. I was not into sports and when I was not playing with my action figures or playing video games or watching any movies or gaining any instruction from the Bible, I was into art. While I did not have clay to play with let alone mold, I did have my drawing paper. As a result of this, my interest in 2D animation and art flourished. The fact, I had no However, looking back I do wish I had gotten into clay considering how it moved when it was time for Gumby Adventures. What I admired about Gumby was how the characters in the show knew they were clay figures. Yet, never once did they even mention this fact. Gumby and his pals were busy dealing with the blockheads and their antics.
While, I do remember this from my childhood, there was one part of the Gumby Mythos which seemed to have never left me. To this very day, it continues to inspire me not only for my love of art, but also a budding desire, as of 2013, to develop my own claymations once again (last time I did this was back in 2007).
Art Clokey remains one of the most talented and renowned names in the field of Claymation. Various animators who have taken their interest in plasticine figures are more than likely willing to cite Clokey as an inspiration to them. For those unfamiliar with Art Clokey, he is more famously known as the creator of Gumby, Pokey and various other characters of the Gumbyverse. Other Clokey creations include Davey and his dog, Goliath. (Why Clokey named his characters after two Biblical characters who opposed each other is beyond me, still I give credit to his creative genius.) As for the film Gumbasia, this one work of Clokey's is strangely in the Public Domain. Do not believe me? Check out www.archive.org and try to tell me otherwise.
SUMMARY:
There is not much I can say about Gumbasia, other than the fact that it is one of Clokey's very first films in the animation industry, especially in the area of claymation. The film has no dialogue, no direction and not one of Clokey's familiar characters appear. Other than the fact the entire film is a random collection of clay moving around to the tune of a frantic piano piece. There are some scenes which do not feature any animation whatsoever and instead we are treated to still images of clay sculptures lying about. Let us not forget of course the various clay walls which seem to move and the ever present clay ball which rolls a matching drum roll.
COMMENTS:
It would be easy to pass this film up, however one should watch it. The reason I say this would have to be considering Art Clokey's impact on claymation, this film should never be passed up. Here we are able to see his creativity even without the characters he is known for which we all love.
OVERALL RATING: 9
Let's face it. This is Art Clokey at his best. Say what you will about Gumby or his other creations, Gumbasia is where Clokey really displays his filmmaking abilities as well as his art. Yet, if anything, what holds this back from being a "10" would not be its lack of familiar Clokey creations, but the fact this film is very short. At three minutes and ten seconds, I say this film should have gone on for much longer. Whatever reason there was for Clokey to make this film as short as it was, only he for certain knew. And those reasons went with Clokey to his grave.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Diary of a Nudist Review
Director: Doris Wishman
Starring: Davee Decker
Written By: Doris Wishman
Distributor: Independent Film by Doris Wishman
No matter how you look at it, naked people are one of two things: offensive or funny. Nudity, at least in America, has been associated with either porn or someone losing their clothes in a comedy. However, in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere, Nudity is largely associated with art. One of the primary reasons why nudity is frowned upon is largely as a result of the Puritan influence on American Culture. Those pesky Puritans are the main reasons why Americans can never have any fun. Nudity, alcohol (I am not much of a drinker, as I am a teetotaller.), and quite possibly weed were all frowned at by the Puritans.
I say blame the Puritans the next time you want to blame the stupidity in America on something! Our lousy educational values? The Puritans. The fact our politicians suck? The Puritans. The Civil War? The Puritans. Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor? The Puritans sold us out. Kennedy's assassination? Oswald had Puritan support. The Challenger disaster? Puritans sabotaged it. 9/11? Okay, I am going too far with this attack on Puritans. I guess we can all agree that the Puritans have ruined America. The same can be said of their modern form; the Westboro Baptist Church. Both groups suck and they are what make America suck!
Maybe, I got too carried away about my rant on the Puritans to even notice I went off the deep end. I guess that is what happens when someone rants. It goes off topic so bad no one knows what the original point was anymore. My original intent behind his post was not about Puritans, but rather about my latest Public Domain film being reviewed here on Scrutiny Studios: Diary of a Nudist. Before I dive in, I must state that should any Nudists read this review, please understand this is not an attack on Nudism, it is more of a review on this film.
PLOT SUMMARY:
Just as the film starts, we are given a full scene where a group of people are just sitting nude around enjoying the breeze. Although some of the people in that scene had some nice tits and even looks good with no clothes on, I would have to say the big, fat, hairy guy summed up the old adage about nudists in general: They are people you wish to never see nude.In other words, this film just decided to jump right on in regarding these nudists sitting around doing nothing. I have to ask if all Nudists are like that.
Then we FINALLY get to see an opening where we see some chick skinny dipping amid some credits. It is as though, the film makers of Diary of a Nudist wanted to create a parody of a James Bond opening. There is the possibility of the director paying some peeping tom or lecher or creep or whatever you want to call it to film some naked chick in her backyard. One can only imagine how this was captured on film.
After we get our credits, the audience is treated to a scene where a hunter is taking a walk in the woods. Whether this guy is hunting deer, bears, ducks, lions, tigers, zombies or Nazis is any ones guess. I will leave any viewers to decipher that for themselves. As I was stating, the hunter is taking a walk when he comes across some bushes. Curiosity gets the better of the hunter who literally uncovers a Nudist Colony! (No pun intended.) I am assuming this guy must been hunting naked people as it might have been Nudie Season! Then again, the Nudie Colony seems to be secluded to the point where NONE of the Nudists even notice the intrusion our confused hunter.
Turns out our hunter actually works as an Editor in Chief at some Newspaper or Media News Outlet. It is here we learn the hunter has a name: Arthur. As he tries to get back into the routine of working on a Monday, Arthur is approached by one of his co-workers, a reporter whom we all learn is named Stacy. She asks Arthur how his weekend hunting trip went and at first Arthur is reluctant to say anything. Then he tells Stacy about the bizarre site he found: Arthur found a Nudist Colony within the shrubbery! Stacy is taken back by this and ponders more. Being the Editor, Arthur decides to send Stacy to cover the Nudie Camp! (Again no pun intended.) However, Stacy is having none of it. Now it is her turn to be reluctant and despite this, she agrees to take the assignment.
A week later or so in movie time, Stacy is accepted and has to travel the Nudist Colony. When she arrives, the Camp Director gives Stacy a tour of the Camp and introduces her and the audience to members. Every scene at this point has naked people in it left and right. Never do we find a fabric of textile on anyone. The men, women...and even the children (Ugh, that just don't sound right) are unclothed. I have to ponder if the Nudists are Hippies or Skyclad Wiccans because at one point someone was gathering flowers for the Summer Festival. Strangely enough there are no fat people in this Nudist Camp and THANK GOD for that! I guess one could consider that a blessing in disguise.
Even as Stacy is enjoying the Nude Life, no one knows she is writing articles regarding her experiences. That is except for Arthur and the rest of the News Paper staff who ponder if their articles are either Sensation or Exploitation. Back and forth between the scenes of carefree Nudists and Arthur receiving Stacy's articles, it gets to a point where the Articles themselves prove too much and Stacy is later relieved of her position. Stacy gets major points right here for the very reason she would not report about anything except the truth. Arthur, the ardent anti-Nudist, wants only to exploit the Nudist Colony as an immoral place and not where a group of people associate.
To add insult to injury, not only Arthur take over the articles, but he also attends the same Nudist Camp that Stacy attends which does not settle well with her. Everyone on the other hand seems to welcome Arthur. Even if he chooses to wear blue briefs for the duration of his time there as to perhaps save the Audience the agony of seeing his...ahem! Slowly but surely Arthur takes a liking to the Nudist Camp and begins to write articles which are more positive than negative. Even after the rouse is discovered by the Camp Director regarding the articles written by Stacy and later Arthur, the Camp Director actually applauds them for their honest articles. Afterwards, Arthur and Stacy reconcile and before too long, Arthur reveals his love for Stacy which now leaves the door open for a sequel about Employer-Employee relationships.
COMMENTS:
Even though I am a Textile (The Nudist Lingo for Non-Nudists), I found the movie to be very pleasent. Despite the repeated shots of Nudists living carefree without a worry in the world, I found the depiction of Nude life done quite well. Unlike most films which depict Nudist stereotype as someone who hates clothes and proudly goes about nude, this film was actually positive in its depiction. Never once did any Nudist act as though Clothes were a "sin" and that being nude was a blessing.
I also enjoyed how Stacy, and later Arthur, conduct themselves to this assignment as Journalists. Rather than being an outsider peering into the Nudist Camp, they chose to become part of the coverage themselves. Considering this film was created before Hunter S. Thompson's concept of Gonzo Journalism, one could say this film predicted something which would later become a staple among some journalists who decide to become part of the story, rather than observe it from outside.
Another thing I enjoyed was the absense of villains. Sure, Arthur may come off at times as an ass, but one cannot blame him as he originally set out to exploit the Nudists. However, once he comes to know about their ways, Arthur instantly takes a liking to the Nudist Colony and its people. Perhaps one could say the "villains" of this film are mainly a misunderstanding about Nudists and Journalistic integrity, both of which are resolved within the first half of the film. Meaning the rest of the film is spent looking at naked people!
OVERALL RATING: 7
While I love the fact this movie has no depiction of Nudist Stereotypes or any villians whatsoever, I must say what holds this movie back is the scenes of repetition involving Nudists at the camp. While one may use this film as a cheap excuse for masturbation material (considering all the naked breasts all over the place), those who watch this film with a serious mindset would see the movie as more of a positive depiction of the Nudist Lifestyle. Whether this film serves as an introduction to Nudism for some, Textiles like me and you would have to find Nudists in general anything unlike the stereotype.
Still the fact this film was made in the 1960s would put off some as the people who were young in this film are now very old, so rather than fap to the scenes of naked people, I would suggest you watch Diary of a Nudist as a means of understanding Nudists or to watch a film were the stereotype is ignored.
Starring: Davee Decker
Written By: Doris Wishman
Distributor: Independent Film by Doris Wishman
No matter how you look at it, naked people are one of two things: offensive or funny. Nudity, at least in America, has been associated with either porn or someone losing their clothes in a comedy. However, in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere, Nudity is largely associated with art. One of the primary reasons why nudity is frowned upon is largely as a result of the Puritan influence on American Culture. Those pesky Puritans are the main reasons why Americans can never have any fun. Nudity, alcohol (I am not much of a drinker, as I am a teetotaller.), and quite possibly weed were all frowned at by the Puritans.
I say blame the Puritans the next time you want to blame the stupidity in America on something! Our lousy educational values? The Puritans. The fact our politicians suck? The Puritans. The Civil War? The Puritans. Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor? The Puritans sold us out. Kennedy's assassination? Oswald had Puritan support. The Challenger disaster? Puritans sabotaged it. 9/11? Okay, I am going too far with this attack on Puritans. I guess we can all agree that the Puritans have ruined America. The same can be said of their modern form; the Westboro Baptist Church. Both groups suck and they are what make America suck!
Maybe, I got too carried away about my rant on the Puritans to even notice I went off the deep end. I guess that is what happens when someone rants. It goes off topic so bad no one knows what the original point was anymore. My original intent behind his post was not about Puritans, but rather about my latest Public Domain film being reviewed here on Scrutiny Studios: Diary of a Nudist. Before I dive in, I must state that should any Nudists read this review, please understand this is not an attack on Nudism, it is more of a review on this film.
PLOT SUMMARY:
Just as the film starts, we are given a full scene where a group of people are just sitting nude around enjoying the breeze. Although some of the people in that scene had some nice tits and even looks good with no clothes on, I would have to say the big, fat, hairy guy summed up the old adage about nudists in general: They are people you wish to never see nude.In other words, this film just decided to jump right on in regarding these nudists sitting around doing nothing. I have to ask if all Nudists are like that.
Then we FINALLY get to see an opening where we see some chick skinny dipping amid some credits. It is as though, the film makers of Diary of a Nudist wanted to create a parody of a James Bond opening. There is the possibility of the director paying some peeping tom or lecher or creep or whatever you want to call it to film some naked chick in her backyard. One can only imagine how this was captured on film.
After we get our credits, the audience is treated to a scene where a hunter is taking a walk in the woods. Whether this guy is hunting deer, bears, ducks, lions, tigers, zombies or Nazis is any ones guess. I will leave any viewers to decipher that for themselves. As I was stating, the hunter is taking a walk when he comes across some bushes. Curiosity gets the better of the hunter who literally uncovers a Nudist Colony! (No pun intended.) I am assuming this guy must been hunting naked people as it might have been Nudie Season! Then again, the Nudie Colony seems to be secluded to the point where NONE of the Nudists even notice the intrusion our confused hunter.
Turns out our hunter actually works as an Editor in Chief at some Newspaper or Media News Outlet. It is here we learn the hunter has a name: Arthur. As he tries to get back into the routine of working on a Monday, Arthur is approached by one of his co-workers, a reporter whom we all learn is named Stacy. She asks Arthur how his weekend hunting trip went and at first Arthur is reluctant to say anything. Then he tells Stacy about the bizarre site he found: Arthur found a Nudist Colony within the shrubbery! Stacy is taken back by this and ponders more. Being the Editor, Arthur decides to send Stacy to cover the Nudie Camp! (Again no pun intended.) However, Stacy is having none of it. Now it is her turn to be reluctant and despite this, she agrees to take the assignment.
A week later or so in movie time, Stacy is accepted and has to travel the Nudist Colony. When she arrives, the Camp Director gives Stacy a tour of the Camp and introduces her and the audience to members. Every scene at this point has naked people in it left and right. Never do we find a fabric of textile on anyone. The men, women...and even the children (Ugh, that just don't sound right) are unclothed. I have to ponder if the Nudists are Hippies or Skyclad Wiccans because at one point someone was gathering flowers for the Summer Festival. Strangely enough there are no fat people in this Nudist Camp and THANK GOD for that! I guess one could consider that a blessing in disguise.
Even as Stacy is enjoying the Nude Life, no one knows she is writing articles regarding her experiences. That is except for Arthur and the rest of the News Paper staff who ponder if their articles are either Sensation or Exploitation. Back and forth between the scenes of carefree Nudists and Arthur receiving Stacy's articles, it gets to a point where the Articles themselves prove too much and Stacy is later relieved of her position. Stacy gets major points right here for the very reason she would not report about anything except the truth. Arthur, the ardent anti-Nudist, wants only to exploit the Nudist Colony as an immoral place and not where a group of people associate.
To add insult to injury, not only Arthur take over the articles, but he also attends the same Nudist Camp that Stacy attends which does not settle well with her. Everyone on the other hand seems to welcome Arthur. Even if he chooses to wear blue briefs for the duration of his time there as to perhaps save the Audience the agony of seeing his...ahem! Slowly but surely Arthur takes a liking to the Nudist Camp and begins to write articles which are more positive than negative. Even after the rouse is discovered by the Camp Director regarding the articles written by Stacy and later Arthur, the Camp Director actually applauds them for their honest articles. Afterwards, Arthur and Stacy reconcile and before too long, Arthur reveals his love for Stacy which now leaves the door open for a sequel about Employer-Employee relationships.
COMMENTS:
Even though I am a Textile (The Nudist Lingo for Non-Nudists), I found the movie to be very pleasent. Despite the repeated shots of Nudists living carefree without a worry in the world, I found the depiction of Nude life done quite well. Unlike most films which depict Nudist stereotype as someone who hates clothes and proudly goes about nude, this film was actually positive in its depiction. Never once did any Nudist act as though Clothes were a "sin" and that being nude was a blessing.
I also enjoyed how Stacy, and later Arthur, conduct themselves to this assignment as Journalists. Rather than being an outsider peering into the Nudist Camp, they chose to become part of the coverage themselves. Considering this film was created before Hunter S. Thompson's concept of Gonzo Journalism, one could say this film predicted something which would later become a staple among some journalists who decide to become part of the story, rather than observe it from outside.
Another thing I enjoyed was the absense of villains. Sure, Arthur may come off at times as an ass, but one cannot blame him as he originally set out to exploit the Nudists. However, once he comes to know about their ways, Arthur instantly takes a liking to the Nudist Colony and its people. Perhaps one could say the "villains" of this film are mainly a misunderstanding about Nudists and Journalistic integrity, both of which are resolved within the first half of the film. Meaning the rest of the film is spent looking at naked people!
OVERALL RATING: 7
While I love the fact this movie has no depiction of Nudist Stereotypes or any villians whatsoever, I must say what holds this movie back is the scenes of repetition involving Nudists at the camp. While one may use this film as a cheap excuse for masturbation material (considering all the naked breasts all over the place), those who watch this film with a serious mindset would see the movie as more of a positive depiction of the Nudist Lifestyle. Whether this film serves as an introduction to Nudism for some, Textiles like me and you would have to find Nudists in general anything unlike the stereotype.
Still the fact this film was made in the 1960s would put off some as the people who were young in this film are now very old, so rather than fap to the scenes of naked people, I would suggest you watch Diary of a Nudist as a means of understanding Nudists or to watch a film were the stereotype is ignored.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The Fighting Lady Review
Director: William Wyler
Narrations by: LT. Robert Taylor
Writers: John Stuart Martin and Eugene Ling
Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox
After reviewing two horrible films, I have decided to take the time in reviewing something which was very decent. The Fighting Lady is perhaps a good film for those who admire history, war, and military service. As for the name of the ship itself, it is known as the Yorktown. However because of the time constrains and the secrecy of its objectives, it was referred to as the Fighting Lady during filming. What I admire about this film is how there are no actors, special effects or lines of dialogue. Everything filmed is real.
PLOT SUMMARY:
The plot of The Fighting Lady is more along the lines of a filmed documentary about the crew of a Carrier in the Pacific Theater. It begins with the ship being commissioned in 1943 and what we see first are a group of fighters in a training session about landing on the carrier. However, Captain Jocko is not impressed with the speed of the flight crew and scalds them for not moving fast enough. He also goes on to say that if it had been a war zone, the effectiveness of the crew would have been unacceptable. Afterwards, the Fighting Lady heading towards the Pacific on its way to participate in battling the Japanese. While there is no combat at this point in time, the film crews give a tour of the ship from its hanger deck to its superstructure and various other components of the ship.
The crew itself is then displayed and we are introduced to who these brave men are and their roles on board the Fighting Lady. Since there is no action at this point, we are treated to scenes of the crew performing duties such as cooking food, sorting mail, tending to the sick, and other mundane tasks to keep the ship afloat and its crew occupied in the lulls between combat operations. At other times, the crew takes time out to enjoy leisure activities from swimming to writing letters home.
The action starts only when the Fighting Lady enters Japanese occupied waters. First we are treated to a spectacular display of American firepower over the Marcus Island fortress. Cameras attached to the planes gives us a pilots eye view of the battle overhead. Afterwards, the pilots return to the carrier to report on a successful attack. Pilots then spend their time resting up, recounting their battles and are briefed by officers regarding what was destroyed in the battle.
The film then fast forwards to 1944, the good ship and crew have been out to sea for quite awhile and are getting used to the routines of running the ship. It then takes place in the battle of Kwajalein and again we are treated to yet another battle. From that point onward, The Fighting Lady becomes a predictable repetition of scenes which at times bore the viewers. First we get battle scenes in the Pacific between Americans and Japanese. Afterwards we are treated to clips which depict life aboard the carrier from crew members in their daily duties to an explanation of an aspect of the ship. In other words, everything at this point seems to be an endless rehash of what has gone on before. The only change we do see regards Captain Jocko being promoted which enables a new captain, Dixie, being placed in command.
At the films "climax", there is an enormous battle over Guam which has the Fighting Lady joining up with other ships to inflict a serious blow to the Japanese fleet. In yet another montage of bombing raids, dog fights, battleship shellings and explosions at sea, the American fleet is victorious and the Fighting Lady is now a seasoned ship with a well seasoned crew. Sadly, the crew must also deal with those who died while out at sea, among those were young sailors introduced to the viewing audience at the beginning of the film.
COMMENTS:
Despite this film's repetative scenes, it captures life aboard a carrier in the Pacific Theater far more accurately than any work of fiction. The fact this film was made at the time of the War with an actual crew in actual combat helps create a film which surpasses any Hollywood movie. While the constant lulls in combat may generate a sense of boredom in the viewing audience, it does generate what the men must have felt in times between combat. There is no doubts that the men suffered actual boredom during the times the ship was not in combat. Various parts of The Fighting Lady display this fact when various crew members would rather be piloting than laying around doing nothing.
Second of all, the sacrifice made by the men in the Pacific Theater must never be forgotten. The film ends on a sad note when one realizes that a number of the crew has either moved on to other assignments or died altogether. One can only ponder what became of the remaining crew after the war considering that once the war was over, so was their job in the Pacific. Still, their work is felt to this very day regarding the many Americans who are free because of the Fighting Lady and many other ships like it.
OVERALL SCORE: 7
While this film does have its good points in the fact there are no actors or special effects, the repeating lulls and combat scenes will leave some upset. However, the vast majority will nonetheless be in awe in the reailty of this film considering it was a War and that War was fought well.
Narrations by: LT. Robert Taylor
Writers: John Stuart Martin and Eugene Ling
Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox
After reviewing two horrible films, I have decided to take the time in reviewing something which was very decent. The Fighting Lady is perhaps a good film for those who admire history, war, and military service. As for the name of the ship itself, it is known as the Yorktown. However because of the time constrains and the secrecy of its objectives, it was referred to as the Fighting Lady during filming. What I admire about this film is how there are no actors, special effects or lines of dialogue. Everything filmed is real.
PLOT SUMMARY:
The plot of The Fighting Lady is more along the lines of a filmed documentary about the crew of a Carrier in the Pacific Theater. It begins with the ship being commissioned in 1943 and what we see first are a group of fighters in a training session about landing on the carrier. However, Captain Jocko is not impressed with the speed of the flight crew and scalds them for not moving fast enough. He also goes on to say that if it had been a war zone, the effectiveness of the crew would have been unacceptable. Afterwards, the Fighting Lady heading towards the Pacific on its way to participate in battling the Japanese. While there is no combat at this point in time, the film crews give a tour of the ship from its hanger deck to its superstructure and various other components of the ship.
The crew itself is then displayed and we are introduced to who these brave men are and their roles on board the Fighting Lady. Since there is no action at this point, we are treated to scenes of the crew performing duties such as cooking food, sorting mail, tending to the sick, and other mundane tasks to keep the ship afloat and its crew occupied in the lulls between combat operations. At other times, the crew takes time out to enjoy leisure activities from swimming to writing letters home.
The action starts only when the Fighting Lady enters Japanese occupied waters. First we are treated to a spectacular display of American firepower over the Marcus Island fortress. Cameras attached to the planes gives us a pilots eye view of the battle overhead. Afterwards, the pilots return to the carrier to report on a successful attack. Pilots then spend their time resting up, recounting their battles and are briefed by officers regarding what was destroyed in the battle.
The film then fast forwards to 1944, the good ship and crew have been out to sea for quite awhile and are getting used to the routines of running the ship. It then takes place in the battle of Kwajalein and again we are treated to yet another battle. From that point onward, The Fighting Lady becomes a predictable repetition of scenes which at times bore the viewers. First we get battle scenes in the Pacific between Americans and Japanese. Afterwards we are treated to clips which depict life aboard the carrier from crew members in their daily duties to an explanation of an aspect of the ship. In other words, everything at this point seems to be an endless rehash of what has gone on before. The only change we do see regards Captain Jocko being promoted which enables a new captain, Dixie, being placed in command.
At the films "climax", there is an enormous battle over Guam which has the Fighting Lady joining up with other ships to inflict a serious blow to the Japanese fleet. In yet another montage of bombing raids, dog fights, battleship shellings and explosions at sea, the American fleet is victorious and the Fighting Lady is now a seasoned ship with a well seasoned crew. Sadly, the crew must also deal with those who died while out at sea, among those were young sailors introduced to the viewing audience at the beginning of the film.
COMMENTS:
Despite this film's repetative scenes, it captures life aboard a carrier in the Pacific Theater far more accurately than any work of fiction. The fact this film was made at the time of the War with an actual crew in actual combat helps create a film which surpasses any Hollywood movie. While the constant lulls in combat may generate a sense of boredom in the viewing audience, it does generate what the men must have felt in times between combat. There is no doubts that the men suffered actual boredom during the times the ship was not in combat. Various parts of The Fighting Lady display this fact when various crew members would rather be piloting than laying around doing nothing.
Second of all, the sacrifice made by the men in the Pacific Theater must never be forgotten. The film ends on a sad note when one realizes that a number of the crew has either moved on to other assignments or died altogether. One can only ponder what became of the remaining crew after the war considering that once the war was over, so was their job in the Pacific. Still, their work is felt to this very day regarding the many Americans who are free because of the Fighting Lady and many other ships like it.
OVERALL SCORE: 7
While this film does have its good points in the fact there are no actors or special effects, the repeating lulls and combat scenes will leave some upset. However, the vast majority will nonetheless be in awe in the reailty of this film considering it was a War and that War was fought well.
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