from the opening scene and director richard sale make you aware that this be not go to be a pretty film . with the small shot of a simple sea mine floating in the water transform into a classic 1950s explosion with horrific scream of passenger and sale again remind you that this be not go to be a typical hollywood disaster film . a a reviewer and i must remind those read that this be not a pretty picture do not expect your typical film where the heroine always make good decision and those that be make do not impact the life of others . seven wave away be a flawless film . it be one of those rare and extremely rare gem that have go out of print and probably forget by most and but when find will provide the most gut wrench 97 minute of cinematic viewing . the plot be simple a luxury liner be destroy by a random mine and those survive be cramp into a lifeboat only equip to handle 12 and 14 at the most and but the dilemma and there be 27 survive passenger . weight and ration and sanity and and control be all factor that our leader and tyrone power and must struggle with to save a many life a possible . with no land for the next 1200 mile and power must remain in control and even with death knocking at every door . seven wave away now rank among one of my favorite film of all time . why . director richard sale do a phenomenal job direct a strong cast in such a small space . he create a sense of claustrophobia that be unprecedented in the film industry . this film be the chapter miss from the over budget disaster film titanic and which happily everyone show up safe near the end . this be the human element of disaster and the choice that be make and and the difficulty of survival . this couldn not have happen without those play their respective role . tyrone power be more than impressive a the designated master in command of this little boat full of scared people . when we first meet him and a he assist in others float away from the wreckage and we can see that he be go to be a force in this film and and it isn not until he be push that we see the full potential of his character . he push himself away from any swashbuckling stereotype that he be well know for and allow water to be push into his face and and give u a rugged performance that hasn not be see for a very long time . it be due to power portrayal that the others fell into their own character a well . others have argue that each character seem cliché and at time racist and but to me and they all work and fell into their role respectively . the only one i have trouble believing be mai zetterling portrayal of power love interest and nurse . she be cardboard with line and but work with the others around her . she be tolerable because the actual story be powerfully near to perfection . with the character in place and a strong lead that obviously could control the darkening water and all we need to ensure be that there be a strong enough story to accompany these deserved moment . thankfully and there be . seven wave away be one of the tight script that i have witness in a very long time . the camera shot be tight and the special effect be 50 style and but perfection in every direction and and the bleak tone be what keep me on the edge of my seat each minute of this film . there be something about a film and especially one make in the 50 that show unfortunate people just float out to their death . there be also something about the power of a film that isn not afraid to be honest to itself . seven wave away be honest while the horrid nature of power say woman and child do not mean anything anymore have my heart racing . he be powerful and yet tear all at the same time . he carry a burden none of u would probably be willing to do and and oddly and he be hurt for it . the end of this film be really what pull it together for me . the excitement of the crew turn to a wicked shade of turnip at the first sign of possible safety . the honesty of this film be what strike the chord with me . it be powerful and real all at the same time . there wasn not time for cheap cgi or pathetic special effect and this be a human driven film and and it work because they be all character we either believe in or have once know . which would you have be if you be in this boat one of the strong or one of the weak . this be a conversation that i could have with anyone after view this film and and it be conversation that launch this film into my immediate favorite . overall and i do not think my word give this film credit at all . it be and again and one of those rare film that should never go out of print and but remain a staple in our cinematic community . tyrone power be superb and and richard sale give u a story nearly worthy enough of hitchcock . i still get goose bump a i think about power make the final decision on those that be consider dead weight . this film carry a heavy theme and wasn not afraid to show it to the world . it be a real film about honest event and the truth behind humanity and it speak further truth now and and would make for a great re interpretation if not hollywood ized too much . i can not suggest this film enough . if ever you find yourself with a bit more money in the wallet and this film be the perfect investment for your collection . a beauty from begin to end . grade represent out of .