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As he proved with The Black Stallion, Never Cry Wolf, and Fly Away Home, director Carroll Ballard has a gift for creating exhilarating movie experiences. And although Wind received only mixed reviews when released in 1992, it's a technically astonishing film that does for yacht racing what The Black Stallion did for horse racing--it puts you right into the action with breathtaking camerawork and gripping excitement. Matthew Modine and Jennifer Grey star as experienced sailors determined to win the prestigious America's Cup yacht race. Their love for each other is put to the test when she's removed from the crew and joins up with a maverick designer (Stellan Skarsgård) whose new boat design represents the cutting edge of sailing competition. Eventually Modine leaves his millionaire sponsor (Cliff Robertson) and reunites with Grey, and their race against the Australian World's Cup champion leads to a thrilling climax on the high sea. Cinematographer John Toll (who later won back-to-back Oscars for Legends of the Fall and Braveheart) takes his cameras where no sailing movie had ever gone before, and the results are nothing less than spectacular. --Jeff Shannon
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Matthew Modine, Jennifer Grey, Cliff Robertson. A passionate quest to reclaim America's Cup for the U.S. brings together an impetuous sailor and a lovely but determined young woman in this wonderful sea adventure with heart-stopping cinematography and a love story to boot. 1992/color/126 min/PG-13.
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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful
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In reality, in 1983 Australia II skippered by John Bertrand defeated the American boat Liberty skippered by Dennis Conner, at the end of the 7th match race in the America's Cup. This broke 132 years of victory for America in the America's Cup match race, started in 1851 when the yacht America beat British Fleet in the very first America's Cup race, with the match then named after the first winning boat.
History was made again in 1987 when the Stars & Stripes, again skippered by Dennis Conner, took back the Cup for America against Australian Kookaburra III, skippered by Iain Murray.
The movie Wind provides Hollywood's parallel take on these two historic races. The fictional Will Parker on the boat Radiance loses to Australian Jack Neville on Boomerang, at the 7th race, paralleling the US lost in 1983. The final movie race, in which Will Parker on the US Geronimo, beats out the Australian Platypus, mirrors the 1987 retake of America's Cup.
For sheer racing beauty and competition, this movie is unbeatable. I've watched the sailing parts over and over, and I can't help being amazed that a movie can bring back the same feelings that sailing does.
I race on Lake Michigan for our local Wednesday night races. For anyone who loves sailing, you will love this movie. Also, as the only woman crew member on our sailing team, I particularly identified with Kate Bass, the only woman teammate on the all-male crew -- another bit of Hollywood fiction, but an interesting story line all the same.
I also enjoyed some of the trivia at the very beginning, in which Will Parker is talking to the boat's owner as they look at model boats and discuss the boats made by Old Captain Nat himself. In reality, Captain Nat Hereshoff designed 5 winners of the America's Cup, and they are all mentioned in this movie. Defender(1895), Columbia (won twice- 1899, 1901), Reliance(1903), Resolute(1920), Rainbow(1934). I appreciated the bit of history of the America's Cup, worked into the screenplay.
History was made again in 1987 when the Stars & Stripes, again skippered by Dennis Conner, took back the Cup for America against Australian Kookaburra III, skippered by Iain Murray.
The movie Wind provides Hollywood's parallel take on these two historic races. The fictional Will Parker on the boat Radiance loses to Australian Jack Neville on Boomerang, at the 7th race, paralleling the US lost in 1983. The final movie race, in which Will Parker on the US Geronimo, beats out the Australian Platypus, mirrors the 1987 retake of America's Cup.
For sheer racing beauty and competition, this movie is unbeatable. I've watched the sailing parts over and over, and I can't help being amazed that a movie can bring back the same feelings that sailing does.
I race on Lake Michigan for our local Wednesday night races. For anyone who loves sailing, you will love this movie. Also, as the only woman crew member on our sailing team, I particularly identified with Kate Bass, the only woman teammate on the all-male crew -- another bit of Hollywood fiction, but an interesting story line all the same.
I also enjoyed some of the trivia at the very beginning, in which Will Parker is talking to the boat's owner as they look at model boats and discuss the boats made by Old Captain Nat himself. In reality, Captain Nat Hereshoff designed 5 winners of the America's Cup, and they are all mentioned in this movie. Defender(1895), Columbia (won twice- 1899, 1901), Reliance(1903), Resolute(1920), Rainbow(1934). I appreciated the bit of history of the America's Cup, worked into the screenplay.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
To start out with, like other reviewers have stated, it is terrific to see this movie out on DVD after so long. I realized, when I watched this movie for the first time, you don't have to be a fan of boat racing to love this movie.
The cinematography just can't be beat with absolutely wonderful shots putting you dead center in the action. It's a great experience in how the filmmakers shoot you back and forth onto the boats and then create sweeping panoramic views of strategic boat maneuvers. Top notch sailboat racing, bar none.
The DVD is remastered in high definition and is crystal clear with superb detail and color. As for sound, Dolby 5.1 or DTS would have been the icing on the cake but I won't sell this DVD short. The Dolby Surround it does have still gets the job done just fine and sounds excellent.
You can't go wrong with Wind and I recommend this movie to anyone who likes great racing and sporting competition.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
An Excellent sailing movie with a good storyline including the racing competition. Beautiful photography of boats, regattas and water. No need to be a sailor to enjoy this movie.
Need to have this movie in DVD format. Tell the studio to get it done.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old Love Story
I own this movie in DVD, CD and VHS. I love this movie. the boat are great. There is a part in the movie where they are sailing the small boats and its fun to watch. Read more
Published 15 hours ago by cme
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites
If you like sailing, you'll love this DVD. It is built on some America's Cup history and features some sailing in the desert! (You'll have to see it to understand that.)
Published 3 days ago by R. V. Byrd
4.0 out of 5 stars
Aussies defeat Yanks.
I chose the film after listening to an interview with Jack Thompson , of whom I am a big Aussie fan , and he did not disappoint me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barry Vear
4.0 out of 5 stars
great movie
saw this movie when it first came out and remembered it being a good story. Still love it and the excitement of watching the competition end.
Published 2 months ago by stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars
It the Joy of sailing captured so well
I have raced sail boats competitively for 38 years now, not at the Americas Cup standards however, but still racing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shane G. Paul
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite movies.
I have always loved sailing . The movie didn't make a big splash when first released but the story and characters make for a good movie.
Published 3 months ago by G. Foreman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Americas Cup
This was a top story that used Australian ingenuity in America to produce a wiining result for a sailing story
Published 4 months ago by Alfred J Shand
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable sailing shots
Wind is an absolutely MUST HAVE for all sailing enthusiast. Great insight into the world of the Americas Cup, when it was a game of skill and design. Read more
Published 4 months ago by F. M. Marketing
5.0 out of 5 stars
cool sailing
Saw this one at the movies, grew up sailing on the bay and gulf. had to have it on DVD. got to have on blue ray cause I got one for Christmas.
Published 4 months ago by billy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wind dvd
The movie I ordered got here in a reasonable amount of time and in good condition. Very pleased with my order. The dvd was in good condition. This was a good experience. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jan Springer-Roberts
