Movie Information
Overall Rank: 9230
Average Rating: 2.4/4
# of Ratings: 38
Theatrical Release Date: 10/09/1992
Language: English
Genre: Adventure, Biography
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Ridley Scott
Actors: Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, Sigourney Weaver, Loren Dean, Michael Wincott, Frank Langella
Plot: Follows the expedition of Christopher Columbus and how his struggle to
"civilize" the new world resulted in a disastrous effect on the indigenous
population. -- Chris Kavan
Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
4/4
Norrin - wrote on 02/17/2012
"1492" is an underrated masterpiece and is by far the best telling of the story of Christopher Columbus ever put to film. Gerard Depardieu looks like Columbus and plays the part perfect, with just the proper amount of arrogance. The supporting case is stellar. The movie is also historically accurate, as it shows the multiple voyages of Columbus rather then just focusing on his first voyage. The real star here, however is director Ridley Scott, who is at the top of his game. This could also be the best looking visual film of all time and the score by Vangelis is magnificent.
Full Movie Reviews
Rating of
2.5/4
Conquest of Paradise is ugly but looks beautiful.
Indyfreak - wrote on 11/28/2018
Ridley Scott's ambitious and lovingly crafted epic of Columbus' historic voyage looks impressive. Recreating the hardships and trials faced by his crew demonstrates how arduous such a journey would had been centuries ago.
The soundtrack by Vangelis is one of the best ever done. Gerard Depardieu is appropriately passionate and earnest as the visionary navigator who convinces Spanish royalty that he can carve an empire in the New World.
But as the movie progresses, idealism is an ill suited companion to imperialism. The usual suspects (thieves, politicians, and backstabbers) ruin Columbus' well intended plans.
Although there is a good sized cast in this movie, most of them are interchangeable due to period facial hair and hammy Spanish accents. Sigourney Weaver is a commanding …
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