"Dying together's even more personal than living together."

Rating: 8/10 (3 July 2016)

LIFEBOAT is extremely tense and provocative film. All the action is concentrated in the title of the film. It is fascinating that at any point the lifeboat is not out of the frame. It is the means of salvation and support for the people in it. People caught in the clash of thought and belief, on the edge between life and death.
When in one place unexpectedly gather people of different character, attitudes and social status, then their characteristics dictate the new situation. In this case, the war accident. Hitchcock was with a little parody presented resourcefulness and sense in seemingly hopeless situation. When his own feelings suppressed sense and resourcefulness then you are in danger. In this case the feelings provoke anger. The blood is paid with blood. I'm kidding of course. It's simple, the heat of the moment people do not think. The consequences come with a peacefulness.
Any rescue in this case is not a product nor reason nor resourcefulness. I think that the people in the boat in any case doomed. Spas is a mere coincidence. It is interesting that the time in which their life was hanging by a thread quickly forgotten.
Lifeboat is technically excellent film. Very exciting sea drama. Acting does not leave you breathless, but not bad either.
Tallulah Bankhead as Constance "Connie" Porter is sly trifler. A woman who takes care of themselves and each situation trying to get you to your advantage. If necessary, she will fall in love with. She is an actress who captures the appearance. In this case the dominant over others. Master of black humor. Walter Slezak as Kapitan Willi is one perfidious villain, commander of submarine interesting name Willy, with the cunning and intelligence put in the category of perfect movie villains. Officer's masterpiece, subtly playing with seemingly superior 'hosts' experienced its culmination in the film finale. Cunning and brutal character of the other hand is actually practical, brave and resolute in its intention. One moment of human madness and anger can not be no one to resist.
The story of trust and betrayal and manipulation is well-designed. Black humor in large quantities is followed by constant voltage. It is unfortunate that with certain illogical, movie finally got propaganda note. However, the damage was not so big.