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The Wolf's Call

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On board a French nuclear submarine, a rescue mission depends on a man with a golden ear.
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The Wolf's Call is a classic submarine action-thriller that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian It's entertaining to revisit the classic tropes of submarine movies: claustrophobia, tense silence, sweating faces, cat-and-mouse strategy - all ingeniously played out between people who are supposed to be on the same team. Rated: 3/5 Dec 6, 2019 Full Review Philip De Semlyen Time Out The plot, which heads off in some improbable directions, recalls 'The Spy Who Loved Me' in a way you suspect it's not supposed to. Rated: 3/5 Nov 29, 2019 Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter An altogether gripping experience... placing a young man with exceptional hearing powers at the heart of an apocalyptic scenario that only he can resolve. Mar 12, 2019 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Fans of military thrillers will likely be satisfied, but in all honesty they deserve something a little better for their time and money. Rated: 6/10 Feb 26, 2020 Full Review Kat Hughes THN Easily the best submarine movie since Crimson Tide, The Wolf's Call is a strong action-thriller that will keep you riveted. Rated: 4/5 Dec 5, 2019 Full Review Eddie Harrison The List The Wolf's Call nails the kind of hard-nosed heroism that audiences may well be missing. Rated: 3/5 Dec 3, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Marco L (CASTELLANO) El canto del lobo es una de esas películas que no necesitan grandes discursos para atraparte. Desde que arranca, se respira tensión. Esa sensación de encierro, de peligro inminente y decisiones límite está ahí, constante, y me ha recordado muchísimo a Das Boot, que es decir mucho. Y aunque no llega al nivel de esa obra maestra, sí logra mantenerte al borde del asiento durante buena parte del metraje. La historia gira en torno a un joven experto en acústica, cuya habilidad para identificar sonidos bajo el mar se convierte en un elemento crucial cuando la situación se complica a niveles casi apocalípticos. Lo que más me ha gustado es cómo maneja el suspense con sobriedad, sin recurrir a explosiones gratuitas o giros forzados. Todo se cuece a fuego lento, y eso es precisamente lo que le da fuerza. Visualmente es impecable, con una puesta en escena cuidada, un diseño sonoro excelente y una ambientación que realmente te mete dentro del submarino. A nivel de ritmo, funciona mejor en su primera mitad, cuando todo es tensión contenida, que en la segunda, donde algunas decisiones narrativas se sienten un poco más convencionales. Pero no estropean el conjunto. Es cierto que a ratos se apoya demasiado en tópicos del cine militar y en estructuras que hemos visto muchas veces, pero lo compensa con una atmósfera muy lograda, buenas interpretaciones y ese nervio que no siempre es fácil de conseguir en una ópera prima. No inventa nada, pero lo que hace, lo hace bien. Y eso, en un género tan específico como el de los thrillers submarinos, es ya un mérito enorme. Muy recomendable si te gusta el cine bélico que pone el foco en la tensión psicológica más que en la acción. (ENGLISH) The Wolf’s Call is one of those films that doesn't need big speeches to grab you. From the very beginning, the tension is palpable. That feeling of confinement, looming danger, and high-stakes decision-making is constant—and it strongly reminded me of Das Boot, which is saying a lot. While it doesn’t quite reach that legendary level, it does keep you on edge for most of its runtime. The story centers around a young acoustic expert whose ability to identify underwater sounds becomes crucial when things spiral into near-apocalyptic territory. What I liked most is how it handles suspense with restraint, avoiding unnecessary explosions or forced twists. Everything unfolds slowly and deliberately, which gives the film its strength. Visually, it’s top-notch. The production design is meticulous, the sound work is excellent, and the setting truly makes you feel like you’re inside that submarine. In terms of pacing, the first half works better, filled with quiet intensity, while the second leans more into familiar storytelling choices. Still, it doesn’t ruin the experience. Yes, it leans on a few military movie clichés and follows a structure we’ve seen before, but it makes up for it with a great atmosphere, strong performances, and a kind of raw nerve that’s hard to achieve—especially in a directorial debut. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it knows what it’s doing—and does it well. That alone makes it worth watching, especially if you enjoy war films that focus more on psychological pressure than pure action. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/10/25 Full Review Edgar M This is a fantastic old-school war thriller that evokes the golden age of submarine films. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review Mark B Good tension in this sub movie. I little too much sap and long holds on.people and situations could have cut 15 minutes and made it better movie Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/06/24 Full Review Dave C A thoroughly engaging and thrilling war drama with more than the obvious submarine-shaped links to the likes of Crimson Tide and U-571. The focus on the AWA really helps to sharpen the suspense, as well as acting as a good hook into the story. From start-to-finish this is well-written, well-acted, and directed in a manner perfectly matched to the aforementioned Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Camille M Un très beau film, interprété avec justesse par de belles têtes d'affiche. Il nous met sous tension jusqu'à la dernière minute. Un scénario brillant. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Paul C Easily the best submarine movie I have seen. The scenario is also quite plausible. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On board a French nuclear submarine, a rescue mission depends on a man with a golden ear.
Director
Antonin Baudry
Producer
Jérôme Seydoux, Alain Attal
Screenwriter
Antonin Baudry
Production Co
Jouror Productions, Pathé Films, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, Trésor Films
Genre
Drama, War, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 20, 2019
Runtime
1h 55m
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