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**_Ignore the monkey-see-monkey-do critics, this is a good historical adventure_** “Christopher Columbus: The Discovery” (1992) came out seven weeks before Ridley Scott’s “1492: Conquest of Paradise,” both of which tackle the same histor...
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Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
1992
Movie
120 min
English
Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus has a dream to find an alternative route to sail to the Indies, by traveling west instead of east, across the unchartered Ocean sea. After failing to find backing from the Portugese, he goes to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. After surviving a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada, he eventually gets the blessing from Queen Isabella and sets sail in three ships to travel into the unknown. Along the way he must deal with sabotage from Portugese spies and mutiny from a rebellious crew.
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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Google Users29%
Director: John Glen•Genres: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Plot Summary
A historical drama depicting the first voyage of Christopher Columbus to the Americas in 1492. The film focuses on Columbus's ambition, his struggles to secure funding for his expedition, and his interactions with the indigenous populations upon arrival. It highlights the challenges and triumphs of his groundbreaking journey across the Atlantic.
Critical Reception
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely regarded as one of the worst films of the 1990s, often criticized for its historical inaccuracies, poor storytelling, wooden performances, and offensive portrayal of Native Americans. The film was a significant box office failure.
What Reviewers Say
Widely panned for its historical inaccuracies and offensive stereotypes.
Criticized for weak performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Described as a poorly made and uninspired historical epic.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be poorly made, historically inaccurate, and offensive. Many expressed disappointment with the acting and the overall narrative, leading to a low approval rating.
Awards & Accolades
The film received multiple Golden Raspberry Award nominations, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Actor (Marlon Brando), and Worst Supporting Actor (Benjamin Bratt), winning Worst Supporting Actor.
Fun Fact
Marlon Brando, who played the role of the Spanish King Ferdinand II, insisted on filming his scenes in the comfort of his own home in Tahiti, requiring the production to fly him to the set for his limited screen time.
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