It is very interesting that about half of the IMDb remarks deal with deficiencies in sailing. I really don't think that was the point of this film, or that it was to be taken literally, such as "Titanic." I don't think the film's target audience was sailors.
Here are a few things to think over: Did he set out alone? Maybe he set out with a companion, who he murdered. Or who died of a heart attack and was buried at sea. Maybe the companion was the more experienced sailor The lack of backstory leaves room for a lot.
The message in a bottle. Watch the hesitation as Our Man decides what to do after sealing the jar. What is he thinking?
As for the ending: Passed by two ships. A third approaches at night. Light is needed. We know from the initial voice over that his rations are running out quickly. An impulsive and dangerous act results in an "All In" plea for rescue--it's then be rescued or die. There is no guarantee of success. He is placing his life in Other Hands.
Our Man may be a negligent and uninformed sailor. And we all know that no sailor would kill an albatross.
Outstanding film. A total failure as an instruction on sailing technique. But maybe, just maybe . . . the instruction was about navigation of uncharted waters?
Here are a few things to think over: Did he set out alone? Maybe he set out with a companion, who he murdered. Or who died of a heart attack and was buried at sea. Maybe the companion was the more experienced sailor The lack of backstory leaves room for a lot.
The message in a bottle. Watch the hesitation as Our Man decides what to do after sealing the jar. What is he thinking?
As for the ending: Passed by two ships. A third approaches at night. Light is needed. We know from the initial voice over that his rations are running out quickly. An impulsive and dangerous act results in an "All In" plea for rescue--it's then be rescued or die. There is no guarantee of success. He is placing his life in Other Hands.
Our Man may be a negligent and uninformed sailor. And we all know that no sailor would kill an albatross.
Outstanding film. A total failure as an instruction on sailing technique. But maybe, just maybe . . . the instruction was about navigation of uncharted waters?