5. Dead Calm. Yep, I’m starting off with a flick that probably no one has heard of, or those who have wish they hadn’t. This would have made my number one, if only there was a story line or acting. Yet, this movie had two very important qualities I sought in my early days of boating: sailing to some tropical location without a care or plan for the rest of the month, and being trapped below decks all that time with Nicole Kidman (pre-Tom). Not for the faint of heart or the kiddies.
4. The World is Not Enough, with Pierce Brosnan as 007 from 1999, is one of those fun good-versus-evil, jet-versus-I/O, small-versus-large movies with boats driving in ways sure to revoke your captain’s license. That Sunseeker Superhawk is still cool today.
3. Titanic. Sure, the outcome was predictable and watched by every person on the planet so many times that it loses charm. But, there is no better film about the romance and allure of the grandest ship of her (very short) time which continues to draw every one of us to the seas today. The ending is better than any campfire story for keeping the younger ones awake during those overnighters on the hook.
2. Gilligan’s Island. The classic definition of classic, though I’m speaking more about the three television seasons which always travel with us; as necessary a boating accessory as the Jimmy Buffett CDs we also carry. The Professor’s recent passing reminds us that every moment captain and crew spend together should be cherished.
And my number one movie will likely start the flurry of emails to the editor…
1. Miami Vice. I know, the plot line is pretty thin. I know the acting of most everyone from Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx on down leaves a whole lot to be desired. I’m also equally aware that this movie is probably distasteful in some way to every person who watches it; an equal opportunity offender. However, this movie’s stunningly beautiful scenes involving the true leading actors (the boats) are captivating. From the opening credits through the final “chase” scenes, this movie highlights boating by the cost is no object crowd; after all, who hasn’t wanted to run for drinks in another country just once in their life? Fast-forward through the “story,” use rewind to enjoy those boating-scenes over and over, for this movie is specifically why the DVD remote was invented.
B.O.A.T. by Mike Edick
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 13:00
Okay, okay. I understand I’ll take some heat for this; after all, ranking the best movies is like ranking the best cars or the best boats. It’s all about audience and application with a little age and gender mixed in. That said, here’s a Top Five listing of favorite water movies that drew me under…
5. Dead Calm. Yep, I’m starting off with a flick that probably no one has heard of, or those who have wish they hadn’t. This would have made my number one, if only there was a story line or acting. Yet, this movie had two very important qualities I sought in my early days of boating: sailing to some tropical location without a care or plan for the rest of the month, and being trapped below decks all that time with Nicole Kidman (pre-Tom). Not for the faint of heart or the kiddies.
4. The World is Not Enough, with Pierce Brosnan as 007 from 1999, is one of those fun good-versus-evil, jet-versus-I/O, small-versus-large movies with boats driving in ways sure to revoke your captain’s license. That Sunseeker Superhawk is still cool today.
3. Titanic. Sure, the outcome was predictable and watched by every person on the planet so many times that it loses charm. But, there is no better film about the romance and allure of the grandest ship of her (very short) time which continues to draw every one of us to the seas today. The ending is better than any campfire story for keeping the younger ones awake during those overnighters on the hook.
2. Gilligan’s Island. The classic definition of classic, though I’m speaking more about the three television seasons which always travel with us; as necessary a boating accessory as the Jimmy Buffett CDs we also carry. The Professor’s recent passing reminds us that every moment captain and crew spend together should be cherished.
And my number one movie will likely start the flurry of emails to the editor…
1. Miami Vice. I know, the plot line is pretty thin. I know the acting of most everyone from Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx on down leaves a whole lot to be desired. I’m also equally aware that this movie is probably distasteful in some way to every person who watches it; an equal opportunity offender. However, this movie’s stunningly beautiful scenes involving the true leading actors (the boats) are captivating. From the opening credits through the final “chase” scenes, this movie highlights boating by the cost is no object crowd; after all, who hasn’t wanted to run for drinks in another country just once in their life? Fast-forward through the “story,” use rewind to enjoy those boating-scenes over and over, for this movie is specifically why the DVD remote was invented.
B.O.A.T. by Mike Edick
5. Dead Calm. Yep, I’m starting off with a flick that probably no one has heard of, or those who have wish they hadn’t. This would have made my number one, if only there was a story line or acting. Yet, this movie had two very important qualities I sought in my early days of boating: sailing to some tropical location without a care or plan for the rest of the month, and being trapped below decks all that time with Nicole Kidman (pre-Tom). Not for the faint of heart or the kiddies.
4. The World is Not Enough, with Pierce Brosnan as 007 from 1999, is one of those fun good-versus-evil, jet-versus-I/O, small-versus-large movies with boats driving in ways sure to revoke your captain’s license. That Sunseeker Superhawk is still cool today.
3. Titanic. Sure, the outcome was predictable and watched by every person on the planet so many times that it loses charm. But, there is no better film about the romance and allure of the grandest ship of her (very short) time which continues to draw every one of us to the seas today. The ending is better than any campfire story for keeping the younger ones awake during those overnighters on the hook.
2. Gilligan’s Island. The classic definition of classic, though I’m speaking more about the three television seasons which always travel with us; as necessary a boating accessory as the Jimmy Buffett CDs we also carry. The Professor’s recent passing reminds us that every moment captain and crew spend together should be cherished.
And my number one movie will likely start the flurry of emails to the editor…
1. Miami Vice. I know, the plot line is pretty thin. I know the acting of most everyone from Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx on down leaves a whole lot to be desired. I’m also equally aware that this movie is probably distasteful in some way to every person who watches it; an equal opportunity offender. However, this movie’s stunningly beautiful scenes involving the true leading actors (the boats) are captivating. From the opening credits through the final “chase” scenes, this movie highlights boating by the cost is no object crowd; after all, who hasn’t wanted to run for drinks in another country just once in their life? Fast-forward through the “story,” use rewind to enjoy those boating-scenes over and over, for this movie is specifically why the DVD remote was invented.
B.O.A.T. by Mike Edick