elevated by two commanding leads

Rating: Null/10 (9 October 2002)

The true story of the USSR's first nuclear submarine plays out like a cross between Crimson Tide and The Hunt For Red October. In the midst of the Cold War, a newly appointed, tough-minded Russian submarine captain and his reluctant, recently demoted executive officer must put aside their differences and try to complete the task at hand when their new, state-of-the-art submarine unexpectedly malfunctions during its maiden voyage. Ambitious story is strongly acted and holds your interest, though it never quite peaks in suspense or excitement the way you'd like it to. Ford and Neeson—sporting Russian accents—are both excellent, giving the film some much needed intensity. **½