I love how people run either very hot or very cold on this film. I don't know what it is about the film but everyone has an opinion about it and it is usually fairly extreme.
Even if I wasn't particularly thrilled the first - and only - time I saw it, I appreciate the fabulous review of the new DC version. The history of the ship and voyage IS fascinating and can be appreciated my most - even when the film didn't quite fulfill.
We were watching Preston Sturges "The Lady Eve" last night , which takes place both on and off a ship. I forget that cruising was THE way of traveling overseas. There are quite a few great movies that take place on large cruise ships. I think a fun film series could be put together based on the concept of cruise ships. Then, of course, we'd have to watch a few episodes of The Love Boat.
