The Wolf's Call

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Laurens R This is what Hollywood should be! An accessible, beautiful French film. This movie, however, does not remind of the traditional French art-film (which can be rather esoteric), but instead of a _good_ Hollywood movie. While I do not and will not ever think of this as a classic or even cult classic, I think this is what “mainstream” Hollywood should be. If your typical American AAA movie was this good, I would be a very happy person. I highly recommend this movie! It is a little tragic, but in a tolerable way. 5/5, minus -0.5 because, while it is great in a mainstream context, it does not live up to French-art-film standards. That is me being very harsh though; while watching it I would easily give it 5/5. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Webb V This movie is a complete and total waste of time. It is truly meaningless. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Julio E R I understand the entertaining aspect of movies on current times to sell to the audience. But sometimes this scarifies of real facts on Navy warfare and Navy submarines (even the French ones). I spend 8 Years in the US Navy and this movie is not even close to the real thing. Modern Navy submarines has ballast tanks and you can fill those tanks in case of an emergency and ascend to the surface. I guess you can add to the drama for the entertainment aspect while "almost everybody" of you audience is completely oblivious of the real thing. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/25 Full Review Guillaume D What an idiotic movie. Combat scenes make no sense whatsoever, scenario is close to a fast and furious episode, and the acting... who would think that a submarine's command could be given to such amateurs. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review 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 4/5 Stars •  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 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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