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Crimson Tide

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Crimson Tide (1995)

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Reviews Counted:40

Fresh:35

Rotten:5

Average Rating:7.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: When Russian rebels gain control of nuclear weapons in the USSR, the United States retaliates by deploying the USS Alabama, a nuclear submarine commanded by Captain Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman).... When Russian rebels gain control of nuclear weapons in the USSR, the United States retaliates by deploying the USS Alabama, a nuclear submarine commanded by Captain Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman). Veteran soldier and Naval legend Ramsey selects Lt. Commander Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington)--a Harvard graduate who prefers using brains over weapons--as his Executive Officer. While submerged, the Alabama is attacked by a Russian sub and loses radio contact just as an order is being transmitted from headquarters. Old Navy dog Ramsey firmly believes that the interrupted transmission ends with an order to fire their nuclear missiles at the Russian rebels. Hunter, desperate to avoid starting World War III, is determined to re-establish radio contact and act only after complete orders are received. Without the second-in-command's agreement, the missiles cannot be launched, and soon Ramsey and Hunter are engaged in a tense battle of wills, forcing the crew to choose sides. In the tradition of TOP GUN and TRUE ROMANCE, director Tony Scott keeps the tension running high in this fast-paced military thriller. Hackman scores as the tradition-bound Ramsey, and Washington is superb as the thoughtful young officer who feels compelled to take a stand against his superior. [More]

Starring: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Viggo Mortensen, George Dzundza

Starring: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Viggo Mortensen, George Dzundza, Matt Craven, James Gandolfini, Rocky Carroll, Jaime P. Gomez, Danny Nucci, Rick Schroder, Steve Zahn, Jason Robards, Chris Ellis

Director: Tony Scott

Director: Tony Scott
Screenwriter: Michael Schiffer, Richard P. Henrick
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson
Composer: Hans Zimmer

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Sep 15, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Dual Layer
  • Widescreen - 2.35

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  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
  • Subtitles - Spanish

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03/26/09
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A big, bold Hollywood movie that won't be winning any awards for subtlety but can't be denied its popcorn appeal. [Blu-Ray review]

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03/09/08
Peter Canavese
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An uncommonly intelligent actioner...

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08/26/06
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06/24/06
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I don't know what the full Naval procedure is to launch nuclear weapons, but I hope to God it's more structured and fail-safe than what we see in this film.

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment 3 Comments
06/08/06
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

A riveting, high-testosterone nail-biter.

Full Review Source: FulvueDrive-in.com | comment Comment
05/30/06
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
FulvueDrive-in.com

...the thrills remain authentic, even though we know exactly how the plot is going to turn out.

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05/18/06
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Considerably more intelligent than most of Jerry Bruckheimer's productions -- and Hackman's just awesome.

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05/14/06
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
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06/25/05
Emanuel Levy
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02/17/05
Todd Jorgenson
Todd Jorgenson
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

If this film is based on real events, we're all doomed.

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11/10/04
Kevin A. Ranson
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com

Quentin Tarantino contributes some priceless dialogue, but the wearying pattern of mutinies and counter-mutinies ultimately sinks it.

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10/29/04
Rob Vaux
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08/26/04
Jules Brenner
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07/25/04
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

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06/04/04
Eric Lurio
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Greenwich Village Gazette

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04/15/04
Mike McGranaghan
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Great tension between the leads.

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02/25/04
Edward Johnson-Ott
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01/17/04
Jonathan Foreman
Jonathan Foreman
New York Post
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What the film lacks in slam-bang action it more than makes up for in sheer suspense.

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01/13/04
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

It's great to see a high-tech thriller that thrills because of its actors, not its special effects.

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09/25/03
Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)
 
 
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