The film student in me appreciates this movie, the sailor in me loves it. A classic among the sailing community, it is beautifully shot, and tells a convincing fable about the costs of blind ambition and the value of redemption. The main
character, Will Parker, is loosely based on Dennis Connor and his performance at the 1983 and 1987 America's Cups. One of the few movies about sailboat
racing, does turn heavy-handed at some points, but overall is an appreciable, tightly made film with high production values. I would recommend it.
character, Will Parker, is loosely based on Dennis Connor and his performance at the 1983 and 1987 America's Cups. One of the few movies about sailboat
racing, does turn heavy-handed at some points, but overall is an appreciable, tightly made film with high production values. I would recommend it.