Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Shaun Benson
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
DVD Release Date: December 10, 2002
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November 30, 2008I'd forgotten I'd seen this one. It is not the action thriller that one would expect from a submarine drama. This is the true story of the first sea trials of the Soviet K-19 nuclear submarine, whose "Widowmaker" moniker refers to the many tragedies that befell the crew. Most not...( read more)
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April 27, 2008This true story of submarine events from the cold war time of the late 60s is one of the rare cases of an US movie taking an entirely Russian point of view. Which is odd, knowing Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson from countless other roles they don't seem to work as communistic milit...( read more)
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March 24, 2008When a nuclear submarine malfunctions, the crew has to prevent a nuclear disaster.
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February 1, 2008Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson are electrifying. Ford gives a fearless, demanding and commanding performance. Neeson is outstanding. Some of the best performances of their careers. A tremendous and exciting edge of your seat Cold War thriller. Loaded with suspense, emotion and tur...( read more)
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October 20, 2009Deux films en un: un film de mecs (plutôt réussi) et un film de sous-marin (plutôt moyen).
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September 23, 2009Unnecessary diversions in history and poorly attempted dramatic embellishment distract you from the true soul of the movie: a tale of Soviet sailors going above and beyond the call of duty to avert disaster and protect the dignity of the crew and the nation at large.
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June 28, 2009This is a decent film based on true events. Based on a story of Soviet soldiers on a submarine sent out on a mission run before the sub is even up to code. Of course the sub begans to leak radiation and the stubborn sub commander will not ask the Americans for help due to pride. ...( read more)
Critic Reviews
July 21, 2002
Nick Schager, Matinee Magazine
July 19, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Within the clutter of accents and heavenly choirs -- Klaus Badelt's score is at times a bit much -- lurks a good story. And, in midsummer, that's often all we can ask for. full review
July 19, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Bigelow is known for making good, visceral movies, but here she adopts a kind of dignified watchfulness, and that feels right for the material. full review
July 19, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
A salute is in order for Bigelow, a director who knows how to navigate macho terrain without losing her human compass. full review
July 19, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The movie, from director Kathryn Bigelow, can't keep track of what course it wants to steer. full review
July 19, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
[Bigelow] is an expert technician who never steps wrong and is skilled at exploiting the personal qualities of Ford and Neeson to add another level of uncertainty. full review
July 18, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
A tense, swift drama of mechanical catastrophe and dueling egos. full review
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