Saturday, August 19, 2017

Admiral (2015): Michiel de Ruyter and 17th Century Netherlands


     Directed by Roel Reine, Admiral or Michiel de Ruyter (2015) is a superb biographical film adaptation of the esteemed 17th Century Dutch Admiral, Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676). When the young republic of the Netherlands is threatened by the English and French, the best weapon at their disposal is the Dutch fleet, led by Admiral Michiel de Ruyter. Epic sea battles and sweeping drama highlight a well-written script, a wonderful effort all-around. The cast does afire job, including Frank Lammers, Barry Atsma and  Egbert-Jan Weber.



Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter

Admiral. 2015: Michiel de Ruyter