On DVD and Blu Ray - “Kon-Tiki” – (2013) – Based on the true story of Norwegian* explorer and writer Thor Heyerdal’s 1947 expedition across 4,300 miles of Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft, this historical drama film features excellent cinematography, razor sharp special effects and superb acting, yet could have used more scenes of camaraderie/character development amongst the vessel’s six crew members. Launched in an effort to prove that it was possible for South Americans to have settled in Polynesia in pre-Colombian times, the journey took 101 days to complete- I would have gladly sat through 15-20 more minutes of dramatized, developmental padding for a more substantial experience.
There’s a lot to enjoy here, though the film ultimately sells the highly interesting event a bit short and may lack replay value for most. One of the crew member’s revenge upon a sizable great white shark is bloody, left-field awesome.
Recommended, but be sure to watch the 1951 documentary.
*Subtitle Alert
7.5 out of 10
Director: Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg
Cast: Pal Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Tobias Santelmann, Gustaf Skarsgard, Odd Magnus Williamson, Jakob Oftebro, Agnes Kittelsen and Peter Wight
Run-Time: 118 minutes
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for a disturbing violent sequence
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