There are decisions one makes in life that change you forever. And it can be a decision made on a split second. This is the main theme of "Lord Jim". This is the story of a man who made one regrettable decision such as jumping ship in the middle of a storm and letting the passengers die (ironically they didn't). Ruined as a naval officer he leads a life looking for redemption, but in a way wanting to destroy himsrlf in the process.
This is no typical Hollywood epic movie. It is based on Joseph Conrad's novel, the same writer of "Heart of Darkness", the book that served as a the basis for "Apocalypse Now". So there is this element of psychological darkness throught the movie. Watching this I was reminded how different movies are now. Now adventure epics are not based on literature, but on comic books and video games. And character psychology as been replaced by fast editing and loud Dolby Surroundsound.
Peter O'Toole is excellent as Jim. He is surrounded by a wonderful cast headed by James Mason and Jack Hawkins. There is also love interest Dalilah Levi, one of those
amazing beauties that seemed to populate 1960's cinema.
This movie is playing on Showtime. Highly recommended.
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