The Perfect Storm

MOVIE:  The Perfect Storm

NUTSHELL:  Weather, Fish, George Clooney

GOOD THINGS:  John C. Reilly, not too much Mark Wahlberg

BAD THINGS:  No Owen Wilson, Diane Lane on a tear, PJs in jeopardy

FEATURES:  Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as a swordboat captain.  No, really.

UNCOMFORTABLE MOMENTS:  The storm’s pretty gripping and the end is painful.

NOTABLE:  Though a huge screen star, Mark Wahlberg is unable to grow a respectable beard.

BEST PART:  Cherry Jones taking charge of the warden’s yacht.

BEST LINE:  Good Afternoon, Madam… I’ll be your ParaRescue Jumper today.

CROWNS:  5 out of 5