In this film adaptation of a Kipling story, a bratty rich kid learns some valuable life lessons after he falls from an ocean liner and is picked up by fishermen. It's quite lavishly filmed with a good cast. With his curly hair and Portugese accent, Tracy's character could easily have become a caricature, but he manages to turn in a decent performance, one that garnered him an Oscar. Barrymore is well cast as the crusty captain of the fishing boat. Bartholomew does OK as the spoiled brat. While it is a handsome production, the story just isn't that interesting. The message is obvious and rather contrived. Also, the film goes on far too long.
Review of Captains Courageous
