Mutiny on the bounty imdb3/19/2023 ![]() The acting is, for the most part, very good. There is a lot to like about the 1962 version. In the Mel Gibson version "The Bounty", Bligh is pretty reasonable and Christian is a complete nut-case! In the 1962 version, it's more neutral-with Christian being much of the problem with his insubordination and Bligh being tough but understandable for his toughness. ![]() In the 1935 version, Bligh is an evil and contemptible man and Christian a good man who has no choice but to rebel. However, despite many of the facts influencing the plot, one thing that's been left up to filmmakers to interpret is Bligh himself. There really was a Captain Bligh and the First Officer, Fletcher Christian. The story of the Bounty is based on a true incident-and actual mutiny on a ship by the same name and with people of the same name as in the film. I'll talk about that problem a bit later in the review. That's because this later version is STILL darn good entertainment-despite one serious problem. Now, had there been no 1935 version, I am pretty sure the '62 film would have been much more successful. Because of this, the 1962 "Mutiny on the Bounty" was destined to be a failure regardless of the quality of the film. Despite being a black & white movie, it was vastly superior to any of the remakes-which makes you wonder why they would think of remaking the film in the first place. MGM's "Mutiny on the Bounty" from 1935 was a nearly perfect film (even with Clark Gable's very American accent). Reviewed by MartinHafer 8 / 10 A great example of a film that just didn't need a remake.
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