Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased this DVD and it was absolutely great. It replaced a VHS tape and it was perfect. The color was perfect — I have no complaints how the DVD worked.

This movie is a classical war movie. It has great actors and a lot of action. IF you enjoy war movies this is the one for you.

amazing movie husbund loves it great actors in it beautiful picture

I've always felt that certain actors, no matter how good they are, get lumped into a "unoscar worthy" column simply because of the types of films they're commonly associated with. It's sad, but Steve McQueen was one of these guys. He was an amazing talent that added a whole new level of cool to the silver screen. Yet, somehow he was able to finally convince those people who put him in that column to reconsider and here he finally wins his first and only oscar for best actor. Unfortunately, this BR has a bit too much DNR for the purists. If that doesn't matter to you, grabs this one up while you can.

I first watched the Sand Pebbles at the movies back in 1966 when I wasn't even a teenager yet. I can now better appreciate the great acting performance by Steve McQueen because the movie allows for him to show his wide range in playing the character of Jake Holman. The drama takes place in a turbulent 1926 China aboard a USA gunboat, the USS San Pablo. The story is about how Jake Holman and the crew cope with the changing political climate and what action to take when in many cases there are no "good" choices. The Blu-ray release shows the beautiful cinematography, and includes special features.

Steve McQueen delivers the performance of his life in this movie. While the movie is very long (over 3 hrs), it does accurately portray what life was like in 1920's revolutionary China. With a terrific cast, this movie should have won the 1966 Oscar for Best Picture over A Man For All Seasons.

This is a great movie that I had never known about before. It is a rather long movie, so plan for a full evening of entertainment, but it's a great movie that any Steve McQueen fan should add to his collection.

A great movie that all can enjoy. Steve McQueen did an excellent job and didn't overplay his character. A good cast of actors. A movie without a lot of action is a good chance to enjoy character development.

I have watched this movie more than once and it is great to see what goes on in other countries during the 60's. I really enjoyed the plot and story of this movie.

Don't let the title fool you, the scope of this movie is much larger than a grain or pebble of sand.

Steve McQueen stills the show in the cinema production. A great story line with a great supporting cast.

A beautiful restoration of a classic film, one of Steve McQueen's best roles.

Steven mqueens best movies can be abit long but worth it very good drama for the time

Excellent movie, very good disc presentation, easy for repeat viewing.

Super classic Steve McQueen movie at a fantastic price

Classic Steve McQueen film looks AMAZING in Blu Ray.

This is a classic Steve McQueen movie. I always liked him in this role.

This movie was recommended to me as a can't miss from a friend. I am sorry to say it was a miss for me and I can't recommend it to anyone. I found the movie very dated and cheesy in many parts. The one good thing I will say is the Blu Ray quality is excellent for a movie from this time period so if you are a fan of this movie don't hesitate to buy the Blu Ray.

Steve McQueen was always considered Mr. Cool, and he doesn't let us down in this movie. Richard Crenna, Richard Attenborough, Candice Bergen and Mako turned in excellent performances. Setting, China during its 1926 revolution. Sailors in the American China Sea service face a clash of cultures as they sail up the Yangtze to rescue American missionaries (Bergen). The movie seems to ask, what is morally right?.

Definitely Steve McQueen's best performance of his life. The movie is not light fare, but is so very compelling. Great cast, great acting, very moving. Candice Bergen's first film -- young woman. This is one of my all-time favorite dramas. Picture and sound on blu-ray are excellent.