Crimson Tide

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Matt W Probably the 2nd best submarine movie after Hunt for Red October. Amazing cast, direction, score. Super intense. So much rewatchability, even when you know the ending. The writing, which was touched up by Tarantino, is on point. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Wayne K One of the many Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer collaborations that helped make the 90s such an incredible decade for movies, Crimson Tide is an action film with brains to match the brawn. Somewhat based on a real life incident, the story follows a nuclear submarine that gets caught up in a difficult situation, and a divided crew that each believe themselves to be taking the right course of action, a judgement that’s left up to the viewers to decide. What’s so compelling about the story is the power dynamic between the leads, played brilliantly by Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington. They’re 2 professionals, one more academic and introspective and the other more hardnosed and experienced. The scenario that plays out tests both of them in different ways, and the film is smart enough to never paint them as entirely right or wrong, its just how they approach the situation and their ability, or inability, to see the big picture. Much like the subaquatic masterpiece Das Boot, the film makes great use of the inherent claustrophobia that comes with being on a crowded submarine, with narrow corridors, low ceiling and something to bang your head on round every corner. The camerawork and directing, with lots of long shots and Dutch angles, constantly keeps you uncomfortable, as do the close ups of sweaty, panic-stricken faces. It’s a perfect example of a slow escalation of tension, a raising of stakes and a ticking clock that the film constantly reminds you of. We get to know our characters through the simplest of exchanges, and in smart little moments that are woven throughout the narrative, such as Ramsey’s liking of classical music, or Hunter’s discussion of comic book characters. There’s never a wasted moment, and whichever team you end up agreeing with, you’ll come out the other side feeling like you just watched one Hell of a film. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/06/24 Full Review Max W Tony Scott delivers a pinnacle of action and drama, with Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman’s brilliant on-screen chemistry elevating the film’s tension to an entirely new level. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review ChrisCSH H Crimson tide is a riveting, claustrophobic, action packed adventure of a film. The brilliant direction putting the viewer inside the submarine along with all the characters as everything plays out in real time is fantastic writing and directing. Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman play off each other throughout the entire film is truly entertaining. This film has a lot going for it , Great acting , fantastic pace, Great story definitely puts this film at the very top with a lot of other war movies. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Audience Member This has gotta be one of the best war movies out there. The acting, story, pace, etc. All of it is unreal. This movie is a 10/10. 11/10 considering they yell “Go Bama, Roll Tide!” Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Joseph C One of the best submarine movies ever made. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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