Crimson Tide (1995)
88 %
Reviews Counted: 41 Fresh: 36 Rotten:5 Average Rating: 7.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins
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). Veteran soldier and Naval legend Ramsey selects Lt. Commander Ron Hunter (Denzel... [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Viggo Mortensen, George Dzundza, Matt Craven
Director: Tony Scott
Screenwriter: Michael Schiffer, Richard P. Henrick
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson
Composer: Hans Zimmer
Screenwriter: Michael Schiffer, Richard P. Henrick
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson
Composer: Hans Zimmer
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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
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06/24/06
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.
06/08/06
...the thrills remain authentic, even though we know exactly how the plot is going to turn out.
05/18/06
Considerably more intelligent than most of Jerry Bruckheimer's productions -- and Hackman's just awesome.
05/14/06
Quentin Tarantino contributes some priceless dialogue, but the wearying pattern of mutinies and counter-mutinies ultimately sinks it.
10/29/04
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What the film lacks in slam-bang action it more than makes up for in sheer suspense.
01/13/04
It's great to see a high-tech thriller that thrills because of its actors, not its special effects.
09/25/03
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05/20/03
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