"Kon Tiki"

This is exactly what an adventure film should be. It features a great story line, understated acting, and cinematography that makes you feel you're in the thick of it. "Kon Tiki" as you may know, is the true story of Thor Heyerdahl and his quest to prove the controversial theory that Polynesia was settled from the east by ancient Peruvian sailors and is based on his international best-selling book. Heyerdahl gathered a crew just after WWII and had a raft built using materials and techniques replicating what would have been done 1,500 years ago. His crew included several men who had never been to sea before which made for some exciting adventures. This is the kind of movie that makes one want to read the book, it's that well done.
4 out of 5 stars