Crimson Tide Special Edition (tbc)

To nuke, or not to nuke? That is the question facing Gene Hackman's trigger-happy nuclear sub Captain and Denzel Washington's conscientious second-in-command. The unpretentious Scott brother, Tony, ratchets up the tension, while the typically muscular lead performances are complimented by a fine ensemble cast. George Dzundza and Viggo Mortensen are especially good, their dilemma over who to follow reflecting that of the audience.

DVD Extras:

All Access: On The Set Of Crimson Tide featurette, Making Of documentary, deleted scenes, trailer. The slick Making Of is a decent primer for the movie, hyping it without tipping into hyperbole and offering a chance to see producers Jerry Bruckheimer and the late Don Simpson in self-publicity overdrive. All Access is a shoddily-assembled, but very funny, collection of in-production footage and on-set gags, and the deleted scenes are diverting. It's what's not here that rankles. The lack of a commentary is a particularly low blow, and an in-depth look at the stunts would have been welcomed. This is still an enjoyable paddle behind-the-scenes, just not the immersive experience it should've been.

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