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Crimson Tide [Region 2] | ![Crimson Tide [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71B9NXH29PL._SL500_.gif)
| Director: Tony Scott
Actors: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen
Category: DVD
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Rating:  143 reviews
Sales Rank: 223417
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Croatian (Subtitled), English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
EAN: 7321922345028
ASIN: B00004RYE7
Theatrical Release Date: May 12, 1995
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You can almost hear the studio pitch meeting echoing throughout Crimson Tide like the sonar on the soundtrack: "It's The Cain Mutiny on a nuclear submarine!" When radio communications problems aboard the USS Alabama prevent the sub from receiving its orders clearly during a tense confrontation with Russian warships, Navy officer Denzel Washington faces a huge ethical dilemma: countermand the orders of legendary Captain Ramsey (Gene Hackman) to fire nuclear missiles, or follow his command and risk launching an unprovoked nuclear war. It's really an actors' picture, and the fun is in the fireworks between Washington and Hackman, each of whose characters articulates solid reasoning behind his decision. There are no easy villains, and there's no easy way to tell right from wrong--that's what makes the nuclear stakes so terrifying. Director Tony Scott (who directed Quentin Tarantino's True Romance script) called in Tarantino to punch up the dialogue, which is why, for example, the sailors talk about Silver Surfer comic books. The digital video disc is in anamorphic widescreen; the sonorous underwater rumblings on the Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack will provide you with a good opportunity to show off your system's bass response. --Jim Emerson
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You can almost hear the studio pitch meeting echoing throughout Crimson Tide like the sonar on the soundtrack: "It's The Cain Mutiny on a nuclear submarine!" When radio communications problems aboard the USS Alabama prevent the sub from receiving its orders clearly during a tense confrontation with Russian warships, Navy officer Denzel Washington faces a huge ethical dilemma: countermand the orders of legendary Captain Ramsey (Gene Hackman) to fire nuclear missiles, or follow his command and risk launching an unprovoked nuclear war. It's really an actors' picture, and the fun is in the fireworks between Washington and Hackman, each of whose characters articulates solid reasoning behind his decision. There are no easy villains, and there's no easy way to tell right from wrong--that's what makes the nuclear stakes so terrifying. Director Tony Scott (who directed Quentin Tarantino's True Romance script) called in Tarantino to punch up the dialogue, which is why, for example, the sailors talk about Silver Surfer comic books. The digital video disc is in anamorphic widescreen; the sonorous underwater rumblings on the Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack will provide you with a good opportunity to show off your system's bass response. --Jim Emerson
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| Customer Reviews: Read 138 more reviews...
 Leadership training tool April 16, 2009
E. Marke (NJ, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great video, I used it as part of leadership training in decision making and staff development.
Crimson Tide DVD February 28, 2009
B. Ray (North Carolina)
This is a wonderful movie. It is like a modernization of the Captain Queeg tale, with much more serious consequences potential in the eccentricity. Denzel Washington's character takes a difficult stand based on a clearer head considering the effects of what the captain proposes. There is a delineation of loyalties between the crew, forced to take sides. One old friend has to make a most difficult choice, and his hesitation itself saves the day in the end. Highly suspenseful, extremely realistic, and with an end that is almost satisfying, though colored by centuries of tradition. Fine performances by at least a dozen actors, including some who often get roles less important to the suspense. The story shows how important the efforts of all members of the crew are to safety and mission accomplishment. Heroism comes from staying on a hopeless task, from going against personal feelings, from recognizing when right is more important than power. Everyone should see this film.
 Improbable December 14, 2008
Robert D. Goldberg (charleston, wv United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is a lot of fun and Gene Hackman is his usual talented self, although he reminds me of slim pickens in Dr. Strangelove - although he is portrayed as a well meaning guy, but the plot has more holes than a leaky barge. A nuclear sub only has one radio? If this is true we are in alot of trouble, The fate of the world rests on one man - the radio man??? A captain who ignores a countermanding, or at least modified command, before destroying the world. It would be his duty to find out what was on that message, not a nuisance. If he had to place his boat in jeopardy, so be it. I hope this is not the way we decide how to destroy the world. Scary.
 double dip a' coming June 20, 2008
Dennis D. (Oregon, United States)
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
the movie is great, but just like they did on DVD, the unrated extended edition will be released after people buy this version
total garbage May 25, 2008
Sammy D. Diveley (Il.,USA)
3 out of 15 found this review helpful
I served on board an ssbn as a sonar tech. everything about this movie is wrong from the basic plot to having a dog onboard.not one thing in this insulting movie is based in reality.the characters are weak-minded cowards who would never be allowed on a sub.everyone involved with this movie owe the navy an apology.there is no entertainment here and the controversy generated by thier situation is sheer lunacy.do not spend your hard earned money on this crap,they don't deserve it.
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