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In the typical Don Simpson-Jerry Bruckheimer mould(the partnership yielded Top Gun and Days of Thunder, among many other films), this 1995 drama is a combination of one-dimensional but enjoyable performances, lots of high-tech nonsense taking place onscreen, and mechanistic movie-making at its loudest and most seizure-inducing. Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington play nuclear submarine officers squaring off over the former's apparent intention to do some unauthorized damage to an enemy. Tony Scott (Top Gun) directed, bringing his lustre and pop commercial sense to go with all that Simpson-Bruckheimer eye candy. --Tom Keogh
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In the typical Don Simpson-Jerry Bruckheimer mould(the partnership yielded Top Gun and Days of Thunder, among many other films), this 1995 drama is a combination of one-dimensional but enjoyable performances, lots of high-tech nonsense taking place on-screen, and mechanistic movie-making at its loudest and most seizure-inducing. Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington play nuclear submarine officers squaring off over the former's apparent intention to do some unauthorised damage to an enemy. Tony Scott (Top Gun) directed, bringing his lustre and pop commercial sense to go with all that Simpson-Bruckheimer eye candy. --Tom Keogh
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After the 80's unthinking testosterone action movies, the 90's marked a real change in action ouput, even from the Bruckheimer / Simpson producing team - and so came about this unusually intelligent war movie.
Following in the tradition of classic submarine movies like `The Hunt for Red Octobe' or `Das Boot', there are all the traditional action notes you would expect - torpedo attack, flooding compartments, sinking towards crush depth etc., all done with the technical and editorial perfection you would expect from Tony `Top Gun' Scott. However, all the action is merely a backdrop for a real character study and moral dilemna.
Hackman's veteran Captain is of the old school, `I like things simple' approach. When unrest in Russia becomes critical enough for them to receive orders to launch their nuclear payload, he sets out to perform his duty. However, a second message is received - and it is incomplete, therefore can not be verified. The radio goes down, and the sub is now out of touch with the rest of the world. The `new school' Executive Officer played by Denzel Washington feels strongly enough that they should not follow through with the launch until the message is verified, leading him into direct conflict with the Captain and a tense, riveting and exciting showdown ensues.
The action is note perfect, but it is the acting that makes the movie stand out. Seeing Washington and Hackman `mano-a-mano', cannot fail to knock your socks off with its intensity. Indeed, all the actors have their moments to shine, including a pre-Lord of the Rings Viggo Mortensen, and an excellent George Dzundza playing `Chief of the Boat'.
One early scene encapsulates all that is good about the movie - in the officers mess, a philosophical debate occurs around the launching of the atomic bomb on Japan. Hackman defends the bombing, but Washington at the end of a verbal cat and mouse interplay, replies that `In the age of nuclear weapons, the true enemy is war itself. It is this conflict of ideas that haunts the movie, and the viewer, long after the movie is over. There are no out and out bad guys - just two principled men with different world views -surely there can be no greater drama.
The extended cut offers no substantial difference to the original, and seems to have little reason for existing. The scenes reinstated are almost all minor character moments, giving the minor characters in the movie more time to shine, and helping consolidate the feeling of camaraderie in the submarine, which makes the eventual schism that much more shattering. Other than that, there is a small documentary about the movie which is more promotional than educational. If you have not seen the movie, do so immediately. If you have, and wonder if the extended cut is worth getting? I say don't waste your time.
Following in the tradition of classic submarine movies like `The Hunt for Red Octobe' or `Das Boot', there are all the traditional action notes you would expect - torpedo attack, flooding compartments, sinking towards crush depth etc., all done with the technical and editorial perfection you would expect from Tony `Top Gun' Scott. However, all the action is merely a backdrop for a real character study and moral dilemna.
Hackman's veteran Captain is of the old school, `I like things simple' approach. When unrest in Russia becomes critical enough for them to receive orders to launch their nuclear payload, he sets out to perform his duty. However, a second message is received - and it is incomplete, therefore can not be verified. The radio goes down, and the sub is now out of touch with the rest of the world. The `new school' Executive Officer played by Denzel Washington feels strongly enough that they should not follow through with the launch until the message is verified, leading him into direct conflict with the Captain and a tense, riveting and exciting showdown ensues.
The action is note perfect, but it is the acting that makes the movie stand out. Seeing Washington and Hackman `mano-a-mano', cannot fail to knock your socks off with its intensity. Indeed, all the actors have their moments to shine, including a pre-Lord of the Rings Viggo Mortensen, and an excellent George Dzundza playing `Chief of the Boat'.
One early scene encapsulates all that is good about the movie - in the officers mess, a philosophical debate occurs around the launching of the atomic bomb on Japan. Hackman defends the bombing, but Washington at the end of a verbal cat and mouse interplay, replies that `In the age of nuclear weapons, the true enemy is war itself. It is this conflict of ideas that haunts the movie, and the viewer, long after the movie is over. There are no out and out bad guys - just two principled men with different world views -surely there can be no greater drama.
The extended cut offers no substantial difference to the original, and seems to have little reason for existing. The scenes reinstated are almost all minor character moments, giving the minor characters in the movie more time to shine, and helping consolidate the feeling of camaraderie in the submarine, which makes the eventual schism that much more shattering. Other than that, there is a small documentary about the movie which is more promotional than educational. If you have not seen the movie, do so immediately. If you have, and wonder if the extended cut is worth getting? I say don't waste your time.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
If you have seen this movie on dvd and liked it then you will love this version. The sound and picture quality are really good.Well worth the upgrade.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the best film I have seen in a long time. Gripping from start to finish, I did not know until the very end what was going to happen.
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Great edition
The disc is the same on Spain.
Spanish people, you can buy this. With audio and subtitles in the language of Cervantes or Zapatero (spanish castilian)
Spanish people, you can buy this. With audio and subtitles in the language of Cervantes or Zapatero (spanish castilian)
Published 11 days ago by zumbarte
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SAFE READING - FEW SPOILERS
"Crimson Tide", 1995, starring Gener Hackman, Denzel Washington and Matt Craven, directed by Tony Scott, is an excellent film about a young... Read more
"Crimson Tide", 1995, starring Gener Hackman, Denzel Washington and Matt Craven, directed by Tony Scott, is an excellent film about a young... Read more
Published 6 months ago by RR Waller
Another modern classic!!
Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman make this movie the classic rollercoaster movies of the 90's we have come to love. A must have on blu ray print!!!
Published 13 months ago by Sam Todd
crimson tide
I have had this film on vhs for a long time but watch it so often that it got worn out. now on dvd it should last forever.
Published 16 months ago by no
Gripping!
Saw this film recently on the telly but had to leave halfway through so not being blessed with SkyPlus I did the next best thing and bought it on Amazon and at a great, great... Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. V. Parmley
Crimson Tide - a review
A very good film. We've watched this several times and each time it's the actors that get us. The plot is good, both men doing the correct thing according to their own values. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Bob Shortis
Languages and Subtitles
Blu-ray all zone
Ratio of the feature film:
2.35:1
Languages of the feature film:
PCM 48 kHz, 24 bits, 5.1: English
DTS 5. Read more
Ratio of the feature film:
2.35:1
Languages of the feature film:
PCM 48 kHz, 24 bits, 5.1: English
DTS 5. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by James
The best
This is the best submarine film I have ever seen. It may not be the best film that either of the two main actors (Washington and Hackman) have ever been in, but I know of none in... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by J. W. Treadaway
TENSE TUBS
A GOOD FILM WITH SOME VERY TENSE SCENES, OUR LIVES IN OTHER PEOPLES HANDS, SCAREY!
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by D. Lambert-leitchy
Excellent film with great music
A very enjoyable film and the plot moves well acting is of good quality Afilm that keeps you with it the whole way. Well recommended
Published on 2 July 2009 by Mr. R. Cory
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