Wow. I was expecting this to be interesting, I've always found historical movies to be somewhat exciting. You know, a mix of the truth and the glamour of Hollywood? However, this movie was a crock of crap.
It seems as though the makers considered Chris to be some kind of hero and visionary. In fact, at one point, he actually compares himself to the son of God. At one point, I couldn't help but burst out laughing at the sheer idiocy of the script. After that, I just couldn't take it seriously. Comparing himself to Jesus? Honestly.
I'll tell you what this movie is, and what it is not. It is a completely Hollywood-ized version of the events that really took place, so if you're into the falsehood factor, go for it. It is not a movie one should see if one has read up on some of the things in which Columbus was involved - enslaving and killing thousands, I mean.
It's only strong point is Gerard Depardieu's accent. That alone is almost worth watching it. The poor man speaks French very well, but his English comes out with a strong accent. In this movie, he plays Columbus - a man from Spain. So combine the French-ified English with an attempt at a Spanish accent, and there you go.
All in all? Please, don't waste your time. But if you like Gerard Depardieu a whole lot, by all means, take this opportunity to giggle at his expense.
Plus, he gets punched out by a monk.
It seems as though the makers considered Chris to be some kind of hero and visionary. In fact, at one point, he actually compares himself to the son of God. At one point, I couldn't help but burst out laughing at the sheer idiocy of the script. After that, I just couldn't take it seriously. Comparing himself to Jesus? Honestly.
I'll tell you what this movie is, and what it is not. It is a completely Hollywood-ized version of the events that really took place, so if you're into the falsehood factor, go for it. It is not a movie one should see if one has read up on some of the things in which Columbus was involved - enslaving and killing thousands, I mean.
It's only strong point is Gerard Depardieu's accent. That alone is almost worth watching it. The poor man speaks French very well, but his English comes out with a strong accent. In this movie, he plays Columbus - a man from Spain. So combine the French-ified English with an attempt at a Spanish accent, and there you go.
All in all? Please, don't waste your time. But if you like Gerard Depardieu a whole lot, by all means, take this opportunity to giggle at his expense.
Plus, he gets punched out by a monk.