Ironclads
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List Price: $9.94
Features
• Color
• NTSC
In Theaters : 11 March, 1991
Video Release : 28 December, 1994 |
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Ironclads Customer Reviews
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needs ironing
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I enjoyed this movie, first when I saw it on television and later when I acquired a copy for my vcr.
I enjoyed the opening scenes of the burning of Norfolk navy yard even though it was clearly done slightly on the cheap. I certainly enjoyed the interior scenes of the ironclads in action. I loved the costuming. I enjoyed the acting of Fritz Weaver who played the eccentric genius John Ericson though I really do wish his story had been better told. He didn't submit his design the Monitor. He was originally brought in by one of the contractors to examine another's design. He casually took his design for an Ironclad he had offered Napoleon III to show what he knew of Ironclad warships. Showed the plans, the model and then casually answered every question fielded about it. After which time it was taken to the board and submitted by this man without Ericson's knowledge.
What I really did not like was the patheticly done Love Triangle between Virginia Madsen and the two naval heroes. It comes across dry and stiff and a waste of time watching.
Other than that this is a good film to watch. |
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