Ondine
A nice little, almost magical movie…for the first half. Then reality sets in and that kind of sucks (as reality is wont to do). Very nice imagery of the Irish coast off Cork. Great initial storyline until it the modern day fairy tale was thrown aside for a crime thriller that simply didn’t fit.
Hide Away
While not entirely pleasant to watch for the first half, it was beautifully shot on Bower’s Bay on Lake Michigan. A simple story, almost more of a snapshot than a film with a complex narrative and driving plot line.
Key Largo
Great movie and most likely where Don’s love of coastal movies began.
White Squall
Both a great coastal AND sailing movie. Based on the true story of the training brigantine Albatross which sank May 2nd, 1961. Hmmm, that date seems familiar.
Tollbooth (1994)
A very Carl Hiaasen-esque movie that very possibly nobody but Don has seen. Based around the drama of a South Florida tollbooth.
Waterworld
Very possibly the BEST movie ever made. Shot mostly off Hawaii.