SummaryThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.
Directed By:John Huston
Written By:Ray Bradbury, John Huston, Norman Corwin, Herman Melville
Moby Dick
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Generally Favorable
78
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8.4
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78
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The term classic gets tossed around a lot, but few films ever actually fall within its definition. John Huston's 1956 production of Herman Melville's Moby Dick, coolly received by critics when it first came out, now falls within the parameters -- a model of its kind. [03 Sep 1993, p.F23]
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This is the third time Melville's story has been put upon the screen. There is no need for another, because it cannot be done better, more beautifully or excitingly again.
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Lent a stout overall unity by Ray Bradbury's intelligent adaptation, by colour grading which gives the images the tonal quality of old whaling prints, and by the discreet use of a commentary drawn from Melville's text which imposes the resonance of legend, it is often staggeringly good.
75
One could have plenty of quarrels with this as an adaptation of the Herman Melville novel, but it’s still one of the better John Huston films of the 50s.
60
Gregory Peck's dignified Ahab is, like his leg, somewhat wooden, but the cast is splendid (not least Orson Welles's guest spot as Father Mapple), and Oswald Morris's experimental colour photography (based on old whaling prints) is commendable. [29 May 2005, p.79]
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Who could ever buy Atticus Finch as the demonic Ahab driven by hellfire to hunt down that dreaded white whale?
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Moby Dick is interesting more often than exciting, faithful to the time and text [of the Herman Melville novel] more than great theatrical entertainment. Essentially it is a chase picture and yet not escaping the sameness and repetitiousness which often dulls the chase formula.
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Universal Acclaim
8.4
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Nov 30, 2024
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Très bon film, surtout si l’on sait que il date de 1956.
Des acteurs très convaincant (comme Gregory Peck) .
Les effets pratiques sont juste magnifiques!(mention spéciale pour Moby ****)
Seul défaut est l’absence de certaine scène , même si on peut le comprendre car c’est quasiment impossible de mettre toutes les scènes du livre dans le film.
En soit regardez ce film!
Production Company:
- Moulin Productions Inc.
Release Date:Jun 27, 1956
Duration:1 h 56 m
Tagline:From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea!
Awards
National Board of Review, USA
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
