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Mayflower: The Pilgrims Adventure [VHS]

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This movie is excellent for those interested in the historical aspects of the pilgrims reason for leaving for the new world and what their life was like on a ship voyage in the 1600's. Richard Crenna does an excellent job at portraying Elder William Brewster who is considered by many historians to be the founder of the Pilgrim Church. Anthony Hopkins is very good in the role of the ship's captain and his acting skills enhance the film. I would recommend this movie highly.

This movie, though technically speaking not the most sophisticated (part of its beauty), was nonetheless interesting. It focused on the relationship between the crew of the Mayflower and the pilgrims. A young Anthony Hopkins is, as always, a draw. Richard Crenna fits the part. The crew is especially believable, especially the guy with the salt-and-pepper beard who shows up in most every scene on deck.

There are so few movies on the subject of the pilgrim voyage from England to the New World that this one would be useful as an addition to The Crucible for anyone teaching that historical period. As for it's merits as a movie, it will be one that Hopkins will want to forget. Everyone makes bad choices, and maybe he needed the money; if not, then there is no excuse!