Undersea Adventure

Rating: 7/10 (31 August 2002)

This is a very underrated film with a very firm direction from Kathryn Bigelow. This is not something we would have expected to see Harrison Ford in. It's not a very favorite subject to treat on screen since anything other than Mr. Ford being the all-American hero, is not expected of a major studio production.
Harrison Ford makes the commander of the K-19 believable. He's a man possessed to do the best for his ship and crew. The submarine was doomed from the very beginning, but still, he tries to keep a sense of dignity throughout the ordeal they have to face.
Liam Neeson makes a very good performance as the second in command. As usual, he gives a credible performance as well as the rest of the actors.
The atmosphere of what can be a frightening experience undersea is captured by the director. We feel as though we are there. Nothing seems out of place and what the crew has to endure is incredible.
This is a perspective of our enemy in the cold war and how do they react in a situation beyond their control. You wouldn't expect anything less had it been an American submarine commander in this predicament.