This is really a very entertaining old movie.The plot element has whiskers on it, but that is subordinate to the aircraft footage anyway. One thing about the plot which has fallen so far out of "style" as to be incredulous to most people of today is the idea that Jack keeps his word even though somebody misunderstands why he is doing something and he looses their friendship. The idea of "honor" seems to be a totally obsolete concept these days, hardly surprising in view of the "role models people have, ie. politicians.
The footage of vintage planes, and the detailed shots of the airship are fascinating, and the Antarctic scenes are gruesomely realistic, though of course simulated. It certainly shows the harsh reality of exploration. And certainly the scene of the breakup of the airship is very realistic looking and dramatic. All in all, quite a change from the usual movie of the period.
The footage of vintage planes, and the detailed shots of the airship are fascinating, and the Antarctic scenes are gruesomely realistic, though of course simulated. It certainly shows the harsh reality of exploration. And certainly the scene of the breakup of the airship is very realistic looking and dramatic. All in all, quite a change from the usual movie of the period.