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Actor: Aidan Quinn, Jeffrey Nash, Ossie Davis, Rashad Haughton, Reggie AustinBrand: Lions Gate
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: French (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 87 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-05-09
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Lions Gate
DVD Reviews of Proud
DVD Review: A decent film. Worth watching on cable,but not buying.
Summary: 2 Stars
Based on the true and heroic story of the USS Mason, a Navy battleship manned by an African-American crew during WWII, when segregation was still enforced. Based on the book by Mary Pat Kelly.
The pros
Some pretty solid performances by the cast. Some scenes were very enjoyable. Nice to see a all African American cast and no one is a drug dealer,pimp or thug. Glad to see these events portrayed on film. The scene with them visiting some Irish people was very enjoyable. Footage of actual navy vessels in battle. Ending of the film has footage of Bill Clinton talking with some of the surviving crew members.
The cons
I hated how they couldn't decide if they wanted to be documentary or a movie. You have Ossie Davis talking all over the film explaining things I don't need that just show what happened in the film. Man the sets were kind of cheap in the film. You could tell they didn't have much money for this film. I didn't get some of the choices in term of script. They wasted a lot of time with one character interviewing other charters in the film. This happened a few times. I'd have rather they spent this time doing something more interesting. Also during the battle scenes they use actually footage of real navy ships in battle. This would be cool if the scenes weren't in black and white. I found this really jarring at times. It really took me out of the battles. Also the main antagonist who was causing them problems get taken out of the picture 40% into the film. I know it's based on real life,but it hurt the film. You don't get rid of the main bad guy so soon.
In conclusion I'd say good idea with poor execution. Don't know why some people gave it such a high rating,but don't be fooled.
Description of Proud
Tells the story of the all African American crew on the USS Mason during World War II who were belatedly honored for their heroism in 1994.Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 1-MAY-2007
Media Type: DVD
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