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What dreams may come

This was an excellent movie, I was hoping that they would all be happy with each other and when all the tragedy struck I couldn't wait to see if they would all find each other again. Gripping story.

A Post Cold-War Thriller

How does one make a Cold War thriller now that the Cold War is over? One way of doing this would be simply to make the film as a historical period piece, and this was the solution adopted in another submarine drama, the more recent "K-19 The Widowmaker". Political thrillers however, are at their most effective when they confront us with a scenario that could happen today, or in the near future, and lose some of their impact when they deal with something that might have happened- but didn't- in the past. "The Crimson Tide" deals essentially with something that might have happened in the sixties or seventies, but in order to maintain its immediacy it is set in the nineties, with a group of nationalist Russian rebels playing the part that the Soviet government might have played in an earlier film. A similar device was used in "Air Force One", another political thriller from the mid-nineties.The action mostly takes place on board an American nuclear submarine, the USS Alabama, against the background of a revolt in the Russian Far East against the Russian Government. The rebels have seized control of the Vladivostok naval base and are threatening to launch nuclear missiles against America should government forces attempt to retake the area. The American Government are considering launching a pre-emptive strike against the rebels, and the crew of the Alabama await their orders.At the heart of the drama on board the Alabama are two very different officers, the submarine's aggressive commander, Captain Ramsey, and his more cautious, liberal second-in-command, Lieutenant-Commander Hunter. After an order is received to launch a strike against the rebels, the ship is attacked by a Russian submarine. A second message starts to come in, but because communication is lost during the engagement, it is incomplete. Hunter believes that the second message may be a recall of the earlier order to launch missiles, and refuses to concur with Ramsey's command to launch. When Ramsey orders the crew to proceed without Hunter's concurrence, Hunter attempts to take over command of the ship in a plot development reminiscent of "The Caine Mutiny".Both Ramsey and Hunter are convinced that they are in the right. Ramsey fears that any delay in launching will leave America vulnerable to a first strike by the rebels. Hunter fears that launching the ship's missiles without waiting for clarification of the second message will lead to full-scale nuclear war. There is, however, little doubt that the film's sympathies lie with Hunter. Technically, he may have been in breach of naval regulations in refusing, on the basis of an ambiguous message which lacked the vital confirmation codes, to confirm his captain's order, but it would be a strange film which made a character who wants to initiate a nuclear exchange more sympathetic than a character who wishes to prevent one.A submarine is a hermetic and claustrophobic environment, and makes an excellent setting for a thriller. Director Tony Scott develops the tension very well, with some very effective scenes, especially the duel between the Alabama and the Russian sub and the scenes where Ramsey and Hunter and their respective supporters among the crew battle one another for control of the ship. We are never allowed to forget that very big issues- perhaps nothing less than the future of the world itself- are at stake. Both Gene Hackman as Ramsey and Denzel Washington as Hunter play their parts very well, bringing out the contrasting characters of the two men. I would agree with the reviewer who complained that the ending, with its implausible reconciliation between Ramsey and Hunter, was unconvincing, but that apart I found this a highly effective, edge-of-your-seat action thriller. 7/10

The Ultimate Tension Movie

Surprisingly the most worrying thing about this movie comes at the end when it tells us that from 1996 onwards the key to launching Nuclear weapons no longer resides with the Commander of a U.S. nuclear submarine but with the President of the United States. Given that Bush is in power that should be enough to scare the living Jesus out of anyone and maybe the Hackman's of the world should be given back the responsibility as long there is a Washington beside him who is ready to turn around say "King Kong ain't got nothin' on me!"

Not since John Carpenter's "The Thing" has there been a damn fine movie about paranoia and tension. Crimson Tide does all that in aces and then some more. Basically the premise is about a Commander and an XO of a nuclear submarine that are given orders to set sail and be prepared for EAMs (Emergency Action Messages) that will tell them if and when they should launch the Big One. One action message tells them to launch. The second is scrambled beyond all recognition. This leads to a standoff between the Commander and the XO and a crew split over whose orders they should follow.

So basically it is high-octane ping pong as the two commanders go back and forth, debating what they should do, putting guns to each others head, dodging torpedoes and generally trying to toe the official navy line while at the same time breaking all the rules in the book. The script is good except for some inappropriate references to Star Trek but all the actors do a good job with the roles they are given and Hackman performs to the point where we remember again why he is A-list material. Washington is on form and makes a good piece of opposition, but can not prevent the Hack from walking circles around him. Today however it is the opposite way around which shows how talent is something that may not be perpetual.

You can not go too far wrong with this one. Sure it is all USA! USA! with lots of melodrama and crew members patting each other's backs right up until the "all is forgiven" finale but then again we can give the movie its token gestures for coming up with a simple idea done exceptionally well. This is not "Das Boot" but it transcends "U-751" and "The Sum of All Fears" and also gives us much more edge of your seat stuff than "The Hunt from Red October".

It's all good whatever way you cook it and certainly ownership of DVD Hackman powerhouse performing is nothing to be ashamed about.

Exciting, but not plausible and very not Navy

This movie had some andrenaline kickers, but it's an old story that simply could never happen. Navy protocols could never break down that much that a crew much less an XO could ever go that far against the Captain. I'll take Dr. Strangelove any day if I wish to see this plot. Sidenote--the US Navy did not support this film.

Mutiny!!!

Take a solid script about nuclear warfare, puff it up with Quentin Tarantino style, cram it all into a submarine called the U.S.S. Alabama, throw in the legendary Gene Hackman and future legend Denzel Washington and what do you get? "Crimson Tide."

One of the best military flicks I've ever seen. Chock full of emotion, intensity and suspense, "Crimson Tide" takes the viewer on a whirlwind tour of life, death, and warfare on a nuclear Naval submarine. Hackman is the captain of the Alabama, a sub destined to launch nuclear missiles on Russia in a last ditch attempt to suppress rebel forces in that country. Denzel Washington is the handpicked XO that is forced to make a terrible decision. During an undersea battle with rebel forces, an emergency message is lost during transmission. Was the message sent to stop plans to fire the nuclear missiles or to go ahead with the plans? Hackman insists he go ahead with his original orders to launch the nukes. Washington stands against him and has the captain sent to his quarters. All of this is done by the book. What results is a mutiny by the captain in an attempt to regain control of his sub and continue his original mission.

Full of intense sequences involving life and death situations, this film left me exhausted by the constant decisions made and the timing of each event. Hackman and Washington were superb in their roles. Each conveyed the emotion and allegiance of their respective characters flawlessly.


But the list of excellent actors doesn't stop there. Viggo Mortensen, of "Lord of the Rings" and "Hidalgo" fame, plays Webster. He's Washington's friend and a loyal officer on the ship who literally holds the fate of the world in his hands. Steve Zahn ("Saving Silverman," "Daddy Daycare," "Happy, Texas") is solid in a supporting role. Former child star Rick Schroder also appears in a brief but moving role. Danny Nucci ("Titanic") plays an officer who stands for what he believes is right. James Gandolfini ("The Sopranos") is also here in a wonderfully sinister role as Hackman's loyal shipmate. Oh, and don't forget to throw in Ryan Phillipe ("I Know What You Did Last Summer," "Cruel Intentions"), who has a miniscule role but does well none the less. There are other faces in the crowd who haven't achieved as much fame, but you'll recognize them from smaller roles in other films. For instance, George Dzundza, who's been in a ton of films but never a star and Scott Grimes, who I only knew was in this film when I saw the credits role. You may recognize Grimes' name from "Critters." In short, this motion picture has a very capable cast of well-known performers, future stars, and minor players who fill out the plot exceptionally well.

Highly recommended to fans of claustrophobic cinema such as "The Hunt For Red October" and naval stories in general. Also, fans of intense drama will definitely enjoy this film.

"I am the captain of this ship - now shut the **** up!!"

CT is a combination of tense psychological drama and superb acting. Gene Hackman masterfully brings his character to a boil in reaction to the actions of the first officer: from the initial discontent, to the awkwardly concealed irritation, and finally to the fist-throwing fury. In return, Denzel Washington displays smartness, coolheadedness, respect and intellectual, sometimes physical tenacity towards his captain. The subtleties and innuendoes of the captain-1stOfficer dialogues when they do talk, as opposed to yell, punch and lock each other up, are paralleled within the crew during the mutiny (remember the "Mind your f***ing panel!!" scene?!). CT comes through as a compelling portrayal of many shades of the human psychology. It had plenty of moments that replayed themselves in my mind long after I watched the movie.I can only sympathize with the people versed in the Naval regulations for being turned off by the movie's factual flaws. However, if every thriller had to stick to the truth all the time,there would be no thrillers left to watch. Stretching the truth just enough to keep things plausible is how you make a thriller different from a documentary. Yes, I'll keep in mind that CT ignores some facts the next time I watch it, but watch it again I will. This is entertainment at its best!

Two great actors=One great movie

If a film stars either Gene Hackman or Denzel Washington the there is very good chance its going to be good. This film has them both!, and yes it was good, very good. A tense film with two heavyweight performances, I'd give the acting honours to Hackman....just, because they are both outstanding. Even the fact that Tony Scott was directing didn't spoil it for me, his films usually feel like 2 hour long flashy commercials to me, but not this one. ***7/10*** for the film, ***10/10*** for the two lead actors.

Denzel Washinton's best movie, period

"Crimson Tide" is one of my favorites and to me is the best submarine movie ever made. And I don't understand why people say the "The Hunt for Red October" is THE submarine film. Because, to me THFRO was very long and moved at a snail's pace, and also the murky underwater action scenes were hard to look at because you could hardly see what was going on.However, "Crimson Tide" is an improvement in my opinion. It's over 2 hours long, but its pace moves by so fast that you're not gonna realize it. But if you're looking for tons of explosions and gunfire, then this ain't your kind of movie, it happens to be more suspense-oriented. Otherwise, you can just check out "Die Hard", "Terminator" or "Aliens", for the action-packed extravaganza that most people want. But I guess the scene in which the subs face off and each are firing the torpedoes at each other could be considered action. And that scene in probably the best part of the entire movie since there is no way anyone could resist the suspense and especially when the sub is sinking and the water pressure is rising and it could compress at any second.Without going on and on too much I'll just give the basic premise of the movie so you won't get too confused. It's been a couple years after the Soviet Union collapsed and now a radical leader and his followers are trying to takeover the Russian government and is threatening to launch nuclear missiles into both the United States and Russia itself if they interfere with him. And the USA sends a submarine with nuclear missiles out to the Pacific Ocean in case the event of when the Russian missiles are launched and they could instantly counter-attack. But the two commanding officers clash on whether or not the missiles should be fired since they are debating if Russia is attacking or not. But since they are so far down in sea level, they can't communicate to get their orders. At first, it may seem uninteresting, but you'll realize how much suspense and tension is in here when you see it.As for the acting, well what can I say? Denzel Washington has gotta be the greatest method actor in Hollywood right now and "Crimson Tide" is a prime example. So far in his career, he already won an Oscar for "Glory" and "Training Day" in which he gave two outstanding performances that will forever be remembered in Hollywood. But his work in "Crimson Tide" is, and I dare say, tops both of his Oscar-winning performances. He plays the lead role as Lt. Commander Ron Hunter, who is objecting his Captain's orders to attack Russia since it would cause a complete nuclear holocaust with billions of deaths involved.Gene Hackman, who is another Hollywood favorite, is Captain Frank Ramsey, the crazy old guy who will stop at nothing to ensure that World War III between the USA and Russia happens. His character even preferred to have a missile drill happening when the sub had a fire and its safety was endangered, and as a result an officer lost his life.Hackman's character represents the way the USA was before in a time of war, and they seeked anything to get involved in that war so other countries would fear them. Washington's character symbolizes what the USA is like during the 1990's and they would try to stay as neutral as possible. Also, the scene when Denzel and Gene are arguing and shouting over each other about the nukes and before the mutiny happens has gotta be one of the greatest acted scenes ever. And this basically provides the tension that makes "Crimson Tide" what it is as a film. And the bulk of the movie, the question "Will they launch or not?" goes on. Just watch it and found out.Also, the dialogue is among the best I've ever heard, and heck, I'll say that it even challenges "Pulp Fiction" as having some of the best lines ever. What's interesting is that Quentin Tarantino provided some of it in here and that's clearly evident. The Silver Surfer reference and the submarine movie trivia are the real punch-ups here. My favorite line from this is "You don't put on a condom unless you're gonna f**k!"."Crimson Tide" is an excellent thriller movie that stands out because of the suspense, the tension, the acting and the punchy dialogue. Do yourself a favor and forget "The Hunt for Red October"! "Crimson Tide" will blow you away!

A Must See

Being stationed aboard a nuclear submarine myself, this movie is very realistic. Some confidentiality must be maintained, but I would definitely give it an A- for realism. Denzel Washington is very convincing and plays the part very well. The suspense is superb! I highly recommend this movie for anyone who likes up front and personal action all the way!

Tense, if flawed, cold-war thriller.

No one's yet managed to truthfully present daily life aboard a submarine on screen. For instance, checking the US Navy recruitment site offers a few clues as to the potential characteristics of your shipmates: To become as a submarine officer, the Navy would prefer if you had a GPA of 3.5 in math or physics, and then commit to a Navy graduate-level program of nuclear physics, metallurgy, fluid- dynamics, etc. Conversely, to be like Tom "Top Gun" Cruise and fly jets -- 2.0 GPA, no specific major is just fine. You'd be forgiven for assuming, then, that the bookworms ride the subs, and the kids with high testosterone levels wind up going Navy Air. So why are all the excitable, non-analytic types on this submarine? The number of sailors running around at any given time is astonishing. Plus, the missile decks have enough room to hold a cathedral (which, considering the obvious steam leaks going unchecked, might be a good thing.)OK, OK...the story's the thing, and it brings up some interesting questions. I won't spoil it, but suffice to say that the Navy was so bothered by the script that they refused any and all cooperation (the opposite of their attitude towards "Red October.") The script loses some of its punch in this post-cold war era, but the "boomers" still patrol, Hackman and Washington are still fine actors (along with a pre-Sopranos James Gandolfini), and Tony Scott knows how to point a camera. Rig for deep submergence, and enjoy, flaws and all.

One Of The Best Submarine Movies...

As CRIMSON TIDE opens we visit various crew members of the USS Alabama as they bid farewell to their loved ones. For one man, Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington), it will be his first time as second in command of a nuclear submarine. Capt. Frank Ramesy (Gene Hackman) is in charge and is not shy about letting everyone know. He is a seasoned veteran, as juxtaposed with the young idealistic Hunter. The early scenes do much to set up the main conflict of the film. For example when members of the crew discuss Carl Von Clausewitz, and his 1832 work Vom Kriege ("On War"), the intellectual showdown occurs between Ramesy and Hunter. This scene not only heightens the tension, but also reveals the different philosophies of these two men, what they believe in, why they are there. This short scene goes a long way to setting up why each of these characters are so unbending when the crisis presents itself.The Crisis: The ship has been damaged and the EAM contact that has been received is disjointed. The Russian force (who is never very carefully explained) is fueling rockets for use against the US. That's all they know. The captain wants to surface and fire, Hunter thinks he's wrong. Factions form, but the film does a good job presenting a good argument for both desicions (although you get the sense that the film makers lean towards the "dove" side rather than the "hawks"). As tensions mount, there are various shifts in power and the crew stands divided. Every member of the crew watching as the minutes tick by, closer and closer to the final moment of truth...Hackman is at the top of his form here as the relentlessly tough Ramesy. When given a good script with room to work, there is few better at creating a solid performance. The looks he gives, the way he uses his eyes, his speech patterns, simply wonderful to watch. Washington is just as good as Hunter, and the showdown between these two men, near the end, sends sparks flying off the screen. The rest of the cast is filled out with strong actors: Matt Craven, George Dzundza, (pre LOTR's) Viggo Mortensen, and (pre 'Sopranos') James Gandolfini.As is well known, the script received various rewrites from Robert Towne (the Clausewitz scene), Steve Zaillian, and Quentin Tarantino (the Silver Surfer references, the scene where the crew chimes in about other submarine movies). All these different contributions blends fairly well together. The story is tough and direct, and touches on points that heighten the tension. The photography, by Dariusz Wolski (DARK CITY, THE CROW), is tight and atmospheric; Hans Zimmer's score pounding and reflective. The VIP vote, however, goes to Tony Scott, who proves himself with this film. He knows when to hold shots and doesn't rush the action (as he did with TOP GUN); he paces the film well and let's his actors work for him. CRIMSON TIDE is an entertaining and challenging film that, along with films like THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER and DAS BOOT, may set the high water mark (forgive the pun) for the genre. 9/10.

Horses

Another goof: in the film, "Crimson Tide", Gene Hackman continually mispronounces the word "Lippizaner". He adds an "n" which doesn't belong in the word and by doing so makes the small intellectual confrontation with Denzel Washington look uninformed. If you can't say the word correctly, then a disagreement about where the horses come from looks suspect. The word is pronounced - "Lippizaner".

"The Hunt for Red October" meets "Spy Games"...

"In the nuclear world, the true enemy is war itself." - Ron Hunter, "Crimson Tide.""Crimson Tide" falls alongside the other great submarine movies, such as "The Hunt for Red October" and "U-571." It's more of a thriller that takes place in a submarine as opposed to a submarine thriller. It's about command, power and it holds a startling message about just how much authority a nuclear submarine captain is able to obtain.It starts on the verge of World War III. Russian rebels have taken over one of the ICBM bases in the USSR. Russia threatens to strike the United States with nuclear weapons if they become involved in the affairs of the country. Alarmed by the prospect of a nuclear war, the U.S.S. Alabama, a nuclear submarine headed by Captain Ramsey (Gene Hackman), is deplyed into the ocean, and a family man named Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington) is posted on the ship as the Captain's XO.Underlying tensions heighten aboard the Alabama. Captain Ramsey carries a smirk and makes subtle criticisms aimed at Hunter throughout the film. Ramsey is trigger-happy man, and after a scrambled message comes through to the ship, Ramsey takes it as a message indicating war, and he is ready to deploy nuclear missiles in the general direction of Russia as soon as the message comes through. However, Hunter believes that the message could mean something else--perhaps, even, peace--and so he urges Captain Ramsey to delay the launch of the missiles and to wait for another attack confirmation. Ramsey doesn't want to wait--he is sure that Russia has attacked the United States and that his orders are to return attack. But Hunter realizes that if there isn't a war, and that if Russia has backed down, and they fire nuclear missiles, Russia will return the attack and launch missiles at America--and the entire world could soon be burnt to a crisp."Crimson Tide" is a film carrying the startling realization that the fate of the world can lie in the captain of a ship's hands. A sudden whim could end in the loss of millions of human lives. "Crimson Tide" is also a claustraphobic thriller--one that gets under your skin and gives you the jitters. This movie is more thrilling and scary than some complete thrillers. The performances in "Crimson Tide" are extraordinary--Denzel Washington is able to make us believe he is a moral man. Gene Hackman is able to make us believe that his character is not. Washington is the ideal family man, whereas Hackman's lack of warmth and loving (and signs of a non-existent family) are clear when he makes a remark about the similarities between cheerleaders and the horses. The movie was directed by Tony Scott, who was behind the Quentin Tarantino-penned "True Romance," the Bobby De Niro remake movie "The Fan," and the spy thriller "Spy Game." I have seen neither of the two former films, but after seeing "Crimson Tide," I am more than interested in seeing both of them.Note: The movie ends with a message informing us that in 1995 the ability to launch nuclear missiles at anything or anyone will no longer rest in the hands of submarine captains, or any captains, for that matter. The decision to launch nuclear missiles can and will only be decided by the President of the United States of America. Maybe they should make a movie about a trigger-happy president--now there's an idea...4.5/5 stars.- John Ulmer

Incredible Actors and Well Done Plot

This is a simply amazing movie, and what makes it even more stellar is that we've had several fantastic submarine movies in the past - Das Boot and Red October come to mind. We've already seen the claustrophobic, booming power of being trapped in an underwater submarine. That this movie is able to make that closeness even more powerful - and draw us into a story that really grips you with its meaning - is rather impressive.


We begin with two powerhouses of actors, Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington. Gene is in charge of the sub; Denzel works for him. Gene is an unabashed alpha male, not unheard of in a commander. Denzel is intelligent and respects the chain of command. Suddenly, we're thrown into a situation where the sub *might* have been ordered to launch a missile attack on an enemy to protect the US. Unfortunately, the sub can't get confirmation. So either they shoot and risk starting WWIII for no reason - or they fail to shoot and leave millions of people open to slaughter.


The plot and dialogue is incredible because it explores all the shades of grey in the characters. There's no right or wrong. Both scenarios are equally plausible. Gene wants to do what he was ordered to do, to save as many lives as he can. Denzel is desperate to get confirmation rather than risk mistakenly starting a world war. Both men suck up the men around them into their sides. Nobody WANTS the war. Gene doesn't take pleasure in firing - but he sees it as a necessary action to save lives.


In such close confines, every person on screen makes a huge difference. This movie had not only two stellar top men, but also a fantastic supporting cast. James Gandolfini a la Sopranos. Viggo Mortensen a la Lord of the Rings. The music from Hans Zimmer is just amazing. He is a genius and can give incredibly subtle nuances to his works.


If I had to find something to nit-pick in this movie, it's that I don't think the sub scenes were truly "realistic". It seemed more of a Hollywood sub than a real working piece of machinery that trained soldiers were living in for months. I think Das Boot did an exquisite job of getting that sense across. But really, the sub in this case was a "set" for the dialogue and character development to happen in. It wasn't the showcase, and this wasn't a sub documentary. So I'm willing to accept that tradeoff, so that we could have as tightly woven a story as we got.

The first bit is okay the rest is silly

I thought the start of the movie was quite good. Seemed like quite a decent plot. Then it just got silly.

A Taut, Anxiety-Filled and Exciting Action Drama!

Wow! This is one that is sure to raise your blood pressure and get the old heart pounding! The movie is set in the near future, during a time of extreme instability and potential military adventurism in the crumbling Russian republics. As a result of all that is going on, old cold-war tensions are revived, igniting a heightened military readiness in the USA and sending an anxious submarine crew venturing on patrol into position to potentially launch its inventory of ICBMs at Russia if ordered. Under these circumstance, and based on contradictory information coming in piecemeal from the outside world, a mutiny occurs between the eccentric and stern authoritarian skipper, played brilliantly by Gene Hackman, and his executive officer, also played extremely well by Denzel Washington.

The story line leading to the mutiny, and what happens as a result of it is all quite plausible, and given the fact that the submarine has enough missile power to destroy most of industrial Russia as we know it, it is quite a believable and cautionary tale. The drama is well scripted and well acted, and one is hard-pressed to know who is right and wrong regarding the decisions made and actions taken. I was at the edge of my easy chair throughout the movie, and at times it was intense enough to be what I call "white-knuckle time". It is a movie I both enjoyed and learned from, and it should soften even the hardest hearts among us as to the dangers of having fully armed weapon systems like nuclear missile submarines in the hands of fallible human beings, who no matter how well trained and disciplined, are still frail and vulnerable people just like us. Enjoy!

Crimson Tide swamps Red October; what a great sub movie!

What do you get when you combine two great masters of understated acting (Hackman and Washington) with a great plot and tight directing? You get Crimson Tide.

Denzel Washington plays a new XO (Executive Officer) to a quirky, battle-tested sub captain, played admirably (ok, bad pun) by Gene Hackman. Captain Ramsey of the USS Alabama is idolized by his crew. His quirks (keeping a Jack Russel terrier on board) are tolerated by the Navy--after all, Ramsey is a real hero. Ramsey is suspicious of Harvard-educated Hunter, (Washington) who like many younger officers, has not been tested in battle. On the surface, Ramsey seems to approve of Hunter, but the skillful Hackman shows suspicion and jealousy gleaming dully beneath the pleasantries.

The plot is a timely one: a renegade former Soviet nation gets the codes to nuclear missiles and threatens to lob them at the US. An authenticated decoded message to the USS Alabama puts the ship on full alert--at a level not seen since the Cuban missile crisis. The follow up command comes in to launch the sub's own missiles to destroy the enemy silos. But then a series of incidents occurs and the sub is isolated from the chain of command. And enemy subs, commandeered by the renegade nation, are lurking in the same waters.

The events that follow are exciting; the premise of following orders and correct command is a deep dilemma. This film is in the best tradition of Das Boot, Run Silent, Run Deep and Red October. Is it the best of the submarine films? Could be. After seeing it, I really wanted to own the DVD, and if you like films of this genre, you will too.

Terse, fun, thought provoking...woo hoo!

I have to say I really enjoyed this one, particularly being a big fan of submarine movies. The actors are in rare form and the moral ambiguity definitely holds one's interest...for fun try watching DAS BOOT beforehand - quite a fascinating contrast! However the dialogue does suffer slightlyfrom the gaggle of scriptwriters and the Tarantino contributions - while funny - seem a little out of place. But still cool!

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A movie which can very well be true. This one makes you think about how close a full scale nuclear war can be. This movie was a little slow, at first, but believe me this was very action packed showing submarine operations with weapons systems and countermeasures that appear very accurate. Don't miss this one. It's great, C. Jeff Dyrek

Great

This is one of the best submarine movies out there. Great technical language.