***1/2
By Jeff Derrickson
Ah, the humbling power of nature, the awe-inspiring force of water... Perfect is a loosely used term, so I'd have to say this movie is near perfect. There was hardly a thing I couldn't like about it. First off, the special effects during the storm were truly spectacular. You HAVE NOT seen this before. The "scenes of peril" during the storm are great suspense. Some complain the characters are paper-thin, but I have to disagree. They spend quite a bit of time characterizing them before the storm starts. John C. Reilly (Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia) turns in another spectacular role, and Mark Wahlberg steals the lead role from George Clooney. I cared about what happened to these characters. And lastly, don't go in knowing what will happen. I didn't, and I tried very hard to make sure I didn't, avoiding any and all information regarding the outcome. You'll enjoy it more.
Something to think about: would you rather listen to James Horner's annoying score or the sounds of the storm?
Also, I know they are completely different and can't be compared really, but I enjoyed The Perfect Storm more than The Patriot. If you only see one summer movie, this is my pick.
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