A good work of Mrs. Bigelow

Rating: 7/10 (8 May 2005)

Putting aside how ironic is to watch an American movie tell a story about the URSS Army, putting aside any political or moral matters, I can say "K-19" is a nice movie which belongs to that sub-genre of submarines (along with Red Alert, Red October, etc.), nice filmed, with nice rhythm and a good narrative tension. Kathryn Bigelow'curriculum is not precisely the richest in Hollywood ("Point Break" is a good action movie, but that's all), but this time she perfectly portraits what it means to be in a war submarine, the claustrophobia, the suffocating heat, the sweat... Though the movie length is +/- 140 m. it does not drag, on the contrary you quickly get into the story.
The election of veterans and experienced Liam Neeson and Harrison Ford to play the main roles is wise enough. You may find Harrison Ford's latest movies unworthy of an actor of his size (I do think so), but this time the movie is good enough and he does a good job as the submarine Captain.
Two thumbs up for the special effects that bring to life that impressive submarine.
*My rate: 6.5/10