Crimson Tide
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Tony ScottScenario:
Michael SchifferCamera:
Dariusz WolskiMuziek:
Hans ZimmerActeurs:
Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini, Jaime Gomez, Danny Nucci, Lillo Brancato, Ricky Schroder (meer)Streaming (1)
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Er breekt een burgeroorlog uit in de Russische Federatie, en de leider van de rebellen is voorstander van nucleaire interventie. De onderzeeër USS Alabama wordt in opperste paraatheid gebracht. Frank Ramsey, de kapitein van de onderzeeër, krijgt het aan de stok met zijn eerste officier Ron Hunter, als een eerder bevel om tien atoomraketten af te vuren niet kan worden bevestigd door een storing in de verbindingsapparatuur. De kapitein wil ondanks het ontbreken van de bevestiging afvuren, maar de 1e officier vindt dat eerst op nadere orders vanuit Washington moet worden gewacht door zo snel mogelijk de verbindingsapparatuur te repareren. (Buena Vista International)
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A wonderfully played game of battle subs under the baton of Tony Scott with a soundtrack by Zimmer which is legendary today. Fresh-faced Washington as the man at the moral helm fights over command with Hackman’s old sea dog. Themes of justice and arguments against mindless obeying of orders and violence are basic, but they work. The atmosphere of impending nuclear holocaust is almost tangible. But better submarine thrillers exist. P.S.: I bet the conversation about the Silver Surfer is Tarantino’s contribution to the script.
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When I saw Crimson Tide in the movie theater in the mid-90s, it made a very good impression on me, and today's four stars are based on that. However, I'm not sure if I would be as satisfied upon rewatching it, as I've seen several submarine films since then, and in comparison, this one is only slightly above average. The Hunt for Red October, I fear, is better by more than just one class. This well-made thriller with a highly improbable plot relies on the acting skills of Denzel Washington and especially Gene Hackman. Overall impression: 70%.
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Someone wanted to write a story “like Tom Clancy", but he wasn’t able to do it. Crimson Tide has a barren, unsurprising script, but it's well filmed and, as always, the perfect Gene Hackman plays in it, which makes it all worth seeing. The character of Denzel Washington did not impress me in any way, and I could write the same about the music of Hans Zimmer, because (this time) it is nothing special. A slightly above-average submarine film - about on the level of U-571.
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Crimson Tide is a Hollywood attempt at cinematic psychology between characters that won’t insult your intelligence and you will be delighted by the spectacular visuals (Tony Scott’s typical camera filters) and Hans Zimmer’s brilliant music, as well as by the excellent actors.
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A submarine average, I’d say. If it wasn't for the Denzel Washington – Gene Hackman duo, it would have probably turned out even worse. Tony Scott can create a gripping situation that keeps the viewer glued to the screen, but unfortunately, the script is quite flat and the switching of commanders is quite annoying. The pace is dull throughout and only towards the end does it pick up a bit, but that is not enough for an above-average result. Strong America and two brilliant actors.
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