The stage curtains open ...
"Nate and Hayes" is a rousing, turn-of-the-century, swashbuckling adventure starring a young, full-bearded Tommy Lee Jones, Michael O'Keefe, and Jenny Seagrove in an early role. I remember having seen this on TV years ago when I was still a teenage boy and having fun with it. Maybe it was because it allowed me to stay up past my bedtime that I enjoyed it so much - lol.
It is the story of two unlikely heroes who become fast friends in their pursuit of a kidnapped Sophie, Nate's (O'Keefe) fiance who becomes distracted by an instant attraction to Hayes (Jones). The two team up, despite their grievances over who Sophie prefers between them, as they bounce from island to island escaping one scrape after another. They match wits against a cunning pirate known as Ben Pease leading to a fun, action-filled climactic finish. And who does Sophie choose? Nate or Hayes? You'll have to watch the movie to find out.
This film is definitely a product of its time with actors at the beginning stages of their careers. Tommy Lee Jones, as Hayes, often times will let out the laugh of a scoundrel who has the self-assurance of always being one step ahead of his opponent. Yes, he is a scoundrel, but one with morals and good sense. The chemistry between Nate and Hayes is very good, even though this sort of movie might appeal more to someone in their teens.
The accompanying musical score is energetic and triumphant complete with sweeping strings cascading up and down against the backdrop of trumpets. It is everything it is billed to be: Adventure on the high seas. I enjoyed watching this one again all these years later. It struck a sentimental tone with me and I would certainly recommend it at a solid 7 stars out of 10.
"Nate and Hayes" is a rousing, turn-of-the-century, swashbuckling adventure starring a young, full-bearded Tommy Lee Jones, Michael O'Keefe, and Jenny Seagrove in an early role. I remember having seen this on TV years ago when I was still a teenage boy and having fun with it. Maybe it was because it allowed me to stay up past my bedtime that I enjoyed it so much - lol.
It is the story of two unlikely heroes who become fast friends in their pursuit of a kidnapped Sophie, Nate's (O'Keefe) fiance who becomes distracted by an instant attraction to Hayes (Jones). The two team up, despite their grievances over who Sophie prefers between them, as they bounce from island to island escaping one scrape after another. They match wits against a cunning pirate known as Ben Pease leading to a fun, action-filled climactic finish. And who does Sophie choose? Nate or Hayes? You'll have to watch the movie to find out.
This film is definitely a product of its time with actors at the beginning stages of their careers. Tommy Lee Jones, as Hayes, often times will let out the laugh of a scoundrel who has the self-assurance of always being one step ahead of his opponent. Yes, he is a scoundrel, but one with morals and good sense. The chemistry between Nate and Hayes is very good, even though this sort of movie might appeal more to someone in their teens.
The accompanying musical score is energetic and triumphant complete with sweeping strings cascading up and down against the backdrop of trumpets. It is everything it is billed to be: Adventure on the high seas. I enjoyed watching this one again all these years later. It struck a sentimental tone with me and I would certainly recommend it at a solid 7 stars out of 10.