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Crimson Tide [Blu-ray] | ![Crimson Tide [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KYhOQr3vL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Tony Scott
Actors: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini
Studio: Hollywood Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 5846
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 116
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 5365503
UPC: 786936726268
EAN: 0786936726268
ASIN: B000YKYT6M
Theatrical Release Date: May 12, 1995
Release Date: February 5, 2008
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Product Description
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.System Requirements:Run Time: 116 minutesFormat: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLERS Rating: R UPC: 786936726268 Manufacturer No: 5365503
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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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 double dip a' coming June 20, 2008
0 out of 3 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
0 out of 4 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.
 Crimson Tide March 3, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
An excellent movie. Top notch performances from Gene Hackman, Dentzel Washington and supporting cast make this movie worth watching time and again. Hans Zimmer's musical scores add depth. This movie looks outstanding on Blu-ray. I also had the regular WS DVD.
 "War itself is the Enemy..." That and Stupidity February 26, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Sub action is o.k. but once again the plot involves a courageous young rebel daring to "Speak Truth to Power" about how Nuclear war is destructive and to be avoided at all costs. The nexus of the supposed "tension" in this film is that "Oh my God, he's going to launch Nuclear Missiles when he doesn't have to!!!" Gene Hackman's character is so ridiculous and such an over the top example of "blind obedience" that he might as well be a cartoon. We are asked to believe that he won't even bother to confirm a garbled message to see whether or not he should launch Nuclear weapons! Fortunately, our young hero manages to get the Sub crew to mutiny and the Horror is averted. My goodness gracious, just how blood thirsty and stupid are we Military types supposed to be??
A Sure Winner For Your Collection!!!! Beautiful Transfer. Great Sound. Lot's Of Fun!!!! February 11, 2008
13 out of 18 found this review helpful
Blu-Ray has been releasing some great looking titles as of late. Sure there were exceptions last year. Even a few uneventful releases this year too. But, this title is sure to please. First off, I viewed this movie on my 40" Sony XBR4 LCD. Calibrated with the Digital Video Essentials disk. Using Monster HDMI cables. Audio was through a Sony 910, 7.1 receiver. Speakers were Bose Acoustamass 16 series 2. I used a Sony PS3 for playback. So with that said, this is a great flick. Very good cast. Hackman and Denzel play a great goodguy vs badguy. Or should I say old school vs new school. Hackman is the old guard. Denzel is the new guy. Tons of action. Just as you would expect from director Tony Scott. He also directed Top Gun, True Romance, Enemy of the State, Man on Fire, and Day's of Thunder to name a few. So if you like his action adventure style. This will surely please.
The picture is Very, Very clean. No visible dirt, scratches, blemeshis. No edge enhancement of note. It truely appears to be reference quality. Details are very sharp. This is a dark movie. Shot entirely under water. The blacks are very, very black and true. There is not much color in this movie to talk about. Submarine movies are not a tropical paradise. But a beautiful film none the less.
Next is the sound. Very clear voices. Clean through and through. Battle scenes have great base. Once again, reference quality. Your subwoofer will hit hard several times. No crackling at all. My sound system is not a " Huge " setup. So for all you audiofiles out there. You will get more out of it than I did.
So.... Overall the picture is an A. Sound an A also. So, buy and enjoy!!!!
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