I quite enjoyed this film. Especially as it tackles a little discussed but fascinating period of history, and a segment of the age of fighting sail that's rarely discussed.
De Ruyter was a fascinating character and this film seems to get most of the stuff right, though they ignore the fact that he had two wives over the period on question. Dramatic license. This is evident in other areas as well.
What it also brings to life is just how brutal and bloody the struggle for power can become, even in "civilized" countries. Something we should all keep in mind these days with political polarization blossoming.
De Ruyter was a fascinating character and this film seems to get most of the stuff right, though they ignore the fact that he had two wives over the period on question. Dramatic license. This is evident in other areas as well.
What it also brings to life is just how brutal and bloody the struggle for power can become, even in "civilized" countries. Something we should all keep in mind these days with political polarization blossoming.