"The Bounty" (1984): More Than Just a Rebellion on a Boat, Man...

Okay, so I just rewatched "The Bounty" from '84. Man, talk about a cast! Mel Gibson before he went all... well, you know. Anthony Hopkins bringing the serious gravitas as Bligh. Laurence Olivier even pops up - a total legend! It's got that sweeping, epic feel like "Lawrence of Arabia" or even "Ben Hur" in some ways, but on water. You kinda get the feeling they spent a fortune on the boats and costumes, which I always appreciate. The whole "tropical paradise corrupting the crew" thing is super interesting too. Like, who wouldn't want to ditch the harsh discipline of 18th-century naval life for free love and coconuts? It really makes you start questioning Bligh's methods, even though Hopkins plays him as this incredibly rigid, almost tragically flawed guy. The mutiny scene itself isn't as action-packed as I remember, but the tension builds really well. Seeing Mel Gibson's Christian slowly crack under pressure is pretty compelling stuff. I think what gets me is how conflicted you feel. Bligh is a jerk, no doubt, but Christian's not exactly a saintly rebel either. He seems almost reluctant to lead the mutiny, which makes it more realistic than some of the older versions. I still prefer the '35 version with Clark Gable, if I'm being honest. Gable just oozed charisma, ya know? This one's a bit grittier, maybe a little too serious at times, but it's a solid watch if you're into historical dramas and big movies that swing for the fences. And hey, that Tahiti scenery... I'm ready to pack my bags right now, haha. Is anyone else a fan of the soundtrack? I'm humming it, but I can't seem to recall where I last heard something similar.