Although billed as a film about a deep issue (how much control submarine commanders should have over their nuclear weapons), Crimson Tide is really a straight action flick in my opinion. However, it is intelligent and definitely a cut above the action/thriller stereotype.
Superbly acted by the best -- never fail actors Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman -- they keep the tension at an eerily high peak throughout the film.
Who should see this film:
-- action movie buffs
-- borderline action lovers who won't build false expectations that there's a lot of deep issues and drama going on here
-- Arty types who are refined enough to appreciate the acting, sets, and dialogue even if they don't normally like action films
Suspense plays a large role in the film, so once you've seen it you know what's coming and may not wish to see it again someday. Only this limits it to getting a 7 out of 10 in my book.
Superbly acted by the best -- never fail actors Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman -- they keep the tension at an eerily high peak throughout the film.
Who should see this film:
-- action movie buffs
-- borderline action lovers who won't build false expectations that there's a lot of deep issues and drama going on here
-- Arty types who are refined enough to appreciate the acting, sets, and dialogue even if they don't normally like action films
Suspense plays a large role in the film, so once you've seen it you know what's coming and may not wish to see it again someday. Only this limits it to getting a 7 out of 10 in my book.