Dutch title: Michiel de Ruyter
International title: Admiral
Admiral is an impressive historical movie about the life of Dutch naval hero Michiel de Ruyter. The film shows his battles at sea and how he helped protect The Netherlands during a very dangerous time.
What really stands out is the Hollywood-level production quality: the ships, costumes, and battle scenes all look amazing and very authentic. The action scenes are exciting and the story feels big and important. Even though it’s a Dutch film with comparatively a low budget, everything looks and sounds like a major international blockbuster. It’s a great watch if you like epic history movies with lots of action and strong visuals.
One of the most powerful scenes in the movie is when Johan de Witt gives a speech about freedom, unity, and standing strong against threats. This message is important no matter who you are or where you live. It reminds us that freedom and peace are never guaranteed: they must be protected and cared for by everyone, in every generation.
The scene in the video below shows that standing together is the only way to protect what matters most. It’s a timeless lesson that still feels very real today.
(turn on the closed captions for subtitles in English)
I give this movie a solid 9/10.
International title: Admiral
Admiral is an impressive historical movie about the life of Dutch naval hero Michiel de Ruyter. The film shows his battles at sea and how he helped protect The Netherlands during a very dangerous time.
What really stands out is the Hollywood-level production quality: the ships, costumes, and battle scenes all look amazing and very authentic. The action scenes are exciting and the story feels big and important. Even though it’s a Dutch film with comparatively a low budget, everything looks and sounds like a major international blockbuster. It’s a great watch if you like epic history movies with lots of action and strong visuals.
One of the most powerful scenes in the movie is when Johan de Witt gives a speech about freedom, unity, and standing strong against threats. This message is important no matter who you are or where you live. It reminds us that freedom and peace are never guaranteed: they must be protected and cared for by everyone, in every generation.
The scene in the video below shows that standing together is the only way to protect what matters most. It’s a timeless lesson that still feels very real today.
(turn on the closed captions for subtitles in English)
I give this movie a solid 9/10.
