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Though it gets occasionally bogged down by touchy-feely sentiment, White Squall benefits greatly from Jeff Bridges' assured lead performance and Ridley Scott's visceral, exciting direction.
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The filmmakers take a rather facile, anachronistic "Oprah"-esque approach toward the boys' feelings about their families and the Skipper's role as a "tough love"-minded surrogate father. July 25, 2008
The filmmakers take a rather facile, anachronistic "Oprah"-esque approach toward the boys' feelings about their families and the Skipper's role as a "tough love"-minded surrogate father.
Brian Lowry
This particular landlubber felt like jelly for the rest of the day, notwithstanding the hokey courtroom showdown that closes the picture. January 26, 2006 | Full Review…
This particular landlubber felt like jelly for the rest of the day, notwithstanding the hokey courtroom showdown that closes the picture.
Trevor Johnston
Despite great scenery, the distinctive visual ideas of Mr. Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) and the strong dramatic presence of Mr. Bridges, most of White Squall remains listless and tame. May 20, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/5
Despite great scenery, the distinctive visual ideas of Mr. Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) and the strong dramatic presence of Mr. Bridges, most of White Squall remains listless and tame.
Janet Maslin
Typically, Bridges gives a deftly understated performance uncluttered by vanity or shallow pathos. No wonder he's not a star. May 12, 2001 | Full Review…
Typically, Bridges gives a deftly understated performance uncluttered by vanity or shallow pathos. No wonder he's not a star.
Peter Travers
The 20 or so minutes we spend with the Albatross in the squall is high adventure, to be sure. Everything else is ballast. February 13, 2001 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The 20 or so minutes we spend with the Albatross in the squall is high adventure, to be sure. Everything else is ballast.
Jack Mathews
Although only slightly more than two hours, the film seems becalmed for days in what seems a dramatic doldrum. January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Although only slightly more than two hours, the film seems becalmed for days in what seems a dramatic doldrum.
Peter Stack
Though lavishly produced and based on a true story, it still fails to satisfy. June 27, 2016 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
Though lavishly produced and based on a true story, it still fails to satisfy.
Dennis Schwartz
An old-fashioned, white-knuckle adventure with the excellent Bridges adding another great characterization to his increasingly impressive resume. January 23, 2006 | Rating: 7/10
An old-fashioned, white-knuckle adventure with the excellent Bridges adding another great characterization to his increasingly impressive resume.
Chuck O'Leary
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Emanuel Levy
Bridges puts his shoulder to the wheel and impresses audiences. March 4, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Bridges puts his shoulder to the wheel and impresses audiences.
Andrew Griffin
An Excellent Picture. It doesn't get any better March 4, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
An Excellent Picture. It doesn't get any better
Caffeinated Clint
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