Solid, entertaining.

Rating: 6/10 (17 December 2002)

I was kind of expecting a version of Crimson Tide from a Russian point of view, and it almost was.
This film starts off by setting up a conflict between the Captain, and first officer. Polenin (Neeson) is the designated captain of a sub that Russia wants to put to sea well before it is ready. Polenin is concerened with his men on the boat. The higher ups, not nearly so concerned with people, put Vostrikov (Ford) in charge of the sub to make sure the mission is carried out regardless of the risk.
Of course there is conflict between Polenin and Vostrikov. The submarine begins to experience some significant malfunctions.
I found the movie suspenseful, and the conclusion entertaining.