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This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

Two of our heavyweight actors play opposites in this wonderful suspense film. Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington are give some orders in their submarine. The problem is that the orders are not clear and three is impulse versus caution. Gene Hackman is the wizened veteran who has quite an ego. The stakes are high and Denzel Washington needs to follow the restraints he has had embedded in him. There are great scenes of conflict and tension. This is no ordinary decision and the implications of what is done are incredibly significant. Just watch the two fine actors work at their craft. Remember, also, there are some other factors beyond the mission that are involved here.

When rebellious Russians seize control of their country's nuclear missiles, the fate of the entire free world hangs in the balance. To take care of the matter, the United States depends on a submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. The sub's captain is, according to the film's opening, one of the three most powerful men in the world (listed after the leaders of Russia and the USA). The "Alabama" is led my gun-ho veteran Gene Hackman (as Frank Ramsey). He has just hired cautious newcomer Denzel Washington (as Ron Hunter) as commander. They share an affection for horses, but do not agree on war action...The big problem occurs when Mr. Hackman and Mr. Washington interpret an "Emergency Action Message" differently. Due to a power failure, the message arrives incomplete. Hackman takes it as an order to launch a preemptive nuclear attack on Russia. Washington believes they should wait for clarity. Battle lines are drawn as the captain and commander are unable to agree..."Crimson Tide" is well-acted and nicely directed (by Tony Scott), but there is little logic or suspense. From the introduction of the co-stars, we know who is correct. Also, it's a silly movie. Washington uses pop culture to win friends and influence the crew. He lets Danny Nucci (as Rivetti) know who drew the best "Silver Surfer" and plays "Star Trek" with Lillo Brancato (as Vossler).***** Crimson Tide (5/12/95) Tony Scott ~ Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen

There is a lot of ritual in the American military movies from the 90's. More than usual, that is. Crimson Tide is the story of a nuclear crisis when a crippled US submarine receives orders to fire nuclear missiles, then another partial message just before communications fail. The hardass captain (Hackman, of course) is countered in his desire to obey the launch order by the intellectual XO, played by Denzel Washington. And you have ritual in this as well: the speech before submarine launch, the wooden drills that have to happen "just so" with specific phrases and actions to reassure people they are doing the right thing. It's akin to religion and, by the very nature of the film, it makes you understand it was designed as such, transforming people into unthinking and uncaring machines.In truth, there isn't much to this movie in terms of story. The nuclear scenario is not really believable while the individual ideas in the film are simple and few. What makes the whole thing stand out is the great cast and their performance. There is some food for thought, though, because as far as the plot went, they really did receive a nuclear launch order when in all appearance, there was no need for one. That they recanted afterwards is of no relevance and perhaps a movie about that side of the story would be very interesting. Also, the ending shows that, as closed societies and fraternities often do, when a failure in their process or beliefs is found, it is quickly hidden under empty words and dirty bribes. Because even if they try to show the integrity of Hackman's character, the ending of the movie was just that: a bribe for a cover-up.As a conclusion, it is a classic film already, something that is worth watching for the sake of remembering the names of the actors in social situations alone, as James Gandolfini's character proves at the beginning of the film, and it also makes one think, if one is willing. What I found chilling is the joyful exuberance of the submarine troops when destroying the Russian one or the fanatic desire for some to follow the launch order. As Sting said, Russians love their children, too. So often in such movies, this element is completely ignored. That is what starts wars.

'Crimson Tide' is a Spell-Binding Film, that truly ranks amongst the Finest films from 1995.'Crimson Tide' Synopsis: On a US nuclear missile sub, a young first officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger happy captain from launching his missiles before confirming his orders to do so.'Crimson Tide' is a Terrific Film in all respects. It catches your attention from the Word Go & sustains its momentum till the very end. Michael Schiffer & Richard P. Henrick's Screenplay is superb. Tony Scott's Direction is Top-Notch. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design, are perfect.Performance-Wise: Gene Hackman & Denzel Washington deliver remarkably. Their On-Screen Chemistry is Electrifying! Viggo Mortensen stands out with a brilliant performance. This is among Viggo's best works. Others lend great support.On the whole, 'Crimson Tide' is a must see.