Wordiezett
So much average
Ensofter
Overrated and overhyped
Spidersecu
Don't Believe the Hype
Erica Derrick
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
cinemajesty
Movie Review: "Crimson Tide" (1995)An outbreak of emotions carries this picture by late Tony Scott (1944-2012) for a prestigious vintage midnight screening laid out by forther branches of Disney Enterprises in an almost forgotten "Hollywood Pictures" label when supreme Academy-Award actors Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman layer out fifty shades of grey in the righteous and authorized kill.
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jdonalds-5
I love war movies. I watch just about every one I can. I'm willing to watch some pretty bad movies as long as they have heavy equipment of some kind. I'm afraid this movie fell somewhere near the middle - I rated it 6 of 10 stars.There was no shortage of stars and recognizable faces. It makes me wonder how the producers were able to pull such a high powered cast to a so-so movie. I would have to say my overall rating was higher just because of the cast. The acting was fine, but the movie was just short of boring.I noticed Rocky Carroll of NCIS fame, Matt Craven who played SecNav on NCIS, Jason Alexander of Seinfeld, and several others who must have been starting out in 1995.The story consisted almost entirely of a ton of dialog within the sub. The basic story, of the XO taking over the sub and the captain taking it back, was sound, but there really wasn't much else to the story. It was direction that screwed it up. Basically that was the entire story. It could have made a decent short of 20 minutes or so.I couldn't tell if this was intended to be a heavy drama, or something else.In the end it was watchable. But I won't every go out of my way to watch it again. Put this movie up against some of the great WWII movies, such as In Harms Way, and there is no comparison.If you like sub movies and a ton of good actors give it a watch, but don't expect too much. There is always somebody who labels most movies "The best movie ever made." I just didn't see it here.
SnoopyStyle
Russia is suffering political instability as rebels threaten launching nuclear war against US and Japan. The US sends nuclear submarine, the Alabama, off to sea. Captain Ramsey (Gene Hackman) needs a new XO. Commander Hunter (Denzel Washington) is brought on board. The two are cordial at first, but soon differences surface. Ramsey is old-school and doesn't think much of the college educated Hunter. When they receive a disputed order to launch, the two men struggle to get the upper hand.It is a compelling exciting submarine movie. There isn't an easy bad guy although we're meant to empathize with Denzel. The pairing of Hackman and Washington generates a lot of energy and a lot of acting power. They have a great back and forth during the climax. They are backed up by great supporting actors Matt Craven, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini, and Rocky Carroll. Director Tony Scott delivers a solid thriller.
Ross622
This movie is a classic example of what a Tony Scott movie really is. The movie also has one of the greatest ensemble casts of 1995 such as Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman,James Gandolfini,George Dzundza,and Viggo Mortensen. Director Tony Scott really thought about how great this movie really was like he does with all the other movies that he directed.The movie also has fantastic performances throughout and is a movie that is worth watching over and over again, for those of you who haven't seen this intense thriller i recommend it for you to watch because if you watch it on your own time you will love the film so much that you will want to own it.
