The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Crimson Tide
Thriller · Action · Drama · 1995
After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
Movie details
Crimson Tide
“Danger runs deep.”
1995 Thriller · Action · Drama 1h 56m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Crimson Tide?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Tony Scott
Written by
Michael Schiffer · Richard P. Henrick
Denzel Washington
Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter
Gene Hackman
Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
Matt Craven
Lt. Roy Zimmer
George Dzundza
Chief of the Boat Cob
Viggo Mortensen
Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince
James Gandolfini
Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty
Rocky Carroll
Lt. Darik Westergard
Court is in session
Put Crimson Tide on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.