Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.8 / 5.0

Adrenaline rush on the water.......:

To start out with, like other reviewers have stated, it is terrific to see this movie out on DVD after so long. I realized, when I watched this movie for the first time, you don't have to be a fan of boat racing to love this movie.

The cinematography just can't be beat with absolutely wonderful shots putting you dead center in the action. It's a great experience in how the filmmakers shoot you back and forth onto the boats and then create sweeping panoramic views of strategic boat maneuvers. Top notch... more info

A Great Film, One to Own:

Both movie fans and sailors can enjoy this film. This very well made movie somewhat documents the events around Dennis Conners loss and reconquest for the Cup in the 1980s.(in truth this fictional story is a combination of several Americas Cups from '77-'87) The cinemetography and sound is incredible, however some think that the romantic story is a bit weak. Sailors might find some technical weaknesses, however the movie is incredibly accurate in respect to real match racing. Undoubtedly the best sailing... more info

Even the hard-core AC snobs and fanatics will admit --:

...that they secretly love this movie. Despite its cheesy, Hollywood take on the America's Cup and its retelling of Dennis Conner's adventures 'on-the-other-side-of-the-pizza' this movie is not only beautiful eye-candy but more importantly it is exactly what they say in the movie: its good, clean fun.

If you're trying to get friends and family intersted in taking a sail, this is one of the best tools to get the blood following -- yup, there are a lot of yachts, but there is the scene with the 14s. Enough... more info

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