[YT Edit] Crimson Tide (1995)

The film parallels a real life incident during the Cuban missile crisis. The soundtrack to this film is incredible been used for so many movie trailers, Gene Hackman was in The Firm with Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman is a superb actor hopefully you will do a poll for his movies

S Elphick

If you want to see the real life thriller watch '13 Days'

CG Shunk

New to the Patreon and channel so I'm just catching up on these movies. While the story is fiction it isn't to say that we didn't come that close to nuclear war. 1983 seemed to be the big year. In September the Soviet early warning system indicated a US launch on the Soviet Union. A Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov went against his training believing the system to be malfunctioning and did not report the launch. Protocol would have been for the Soviets to launch before it could be verified that the incoming missile tracks were false. A similar event had happened on the US side in 1979 where US warning systems indicated first that there were 250 incoming Soviet Missiles and then updated that to 2200. A decision to retaliate would need to be made by the president within 3 to 7 minutes. Strategic Air Command was notified, and nuclear bombers prepared for takeoff. , Satellite and radar systems were able to confirm that the attack was a false alarm within six to seven minutes of the initial response. I worked with someone who was on one of those bombers. He said they were fueled the bombs were armed, they had their orders and targets and they were at the end of the runway waiting for clearance to take off. In November of 1983 NATO ran a military exercise named Able Archer 83. The exercise was a simulation of a conventional war that escalated to nuclear. The Soviets believed it to be a ruse to cover an actual first strike by NATO. Nuclear forces were elevated to DEFCON 1. In response, Soviet nuclear capable aircraft were fueled and armed ready to launch on the runway, and ICBMs were brought up to alert. When the exercise ended the Soviets stood down. The other major nuclear accident that didn't involve a nuclear exchange but possibly a detonation on US soil was the Titan II missile explosion in Damascus Arkansas. Not a lot of people know about it but there was an American Experience done called Command and Control. My wife lived 10 miles from the missile silo where it exploded. It threw the 9 megaton warhead out of the silo and they couldn't find it at first. My wife said they were ordered to stay inside for 3 days.

CG Shunk

We watched Das Boot in Submarine School. Excellent Movie.

Ken Thurman

How about a follow up with a submarine comedy. Down Periscope.

Ken Thurman

Late to the party as usual but I wanted to say that this was such a fantastic reaction to one of my favorite submarine movies ever! Such incredible acting by Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman and a premise that really cranked up the suspense. It was clear that you and Carly were on the proverbial edge of your seats which was such a treat to watch. Even on repeat viewings, this film can still feel very suspenseful. I was sad that the exchange between Denzel's character and the radio operator Vossler which referenced Star Trek was not included in the YT edit. The scene when Denzel calls to check on the radio saying "This is Captian Kirk" always gave me a laugh. Star Trek was arguably in its heyday in the mid 90s when Crimson Tide came out so the reference was timely. Lastly, this may have already been mentioned above (I didnt read all the comments) but this film was made by the late Tony Scott who directed the original Top Gun. Tony Scott was the brother of Ridley Scott who directed both Alien and Blade Runner which you may not-so-fondly remember. :)

Justin (CaptainProton)

Bah. Not sure it's the kind of movie she/they would enjoy. It's weird how people recommend content without regard to compatibility. Although Cassie has broadened her horizons a lot, I just don't see her having fun with a slow-paced 3h+ long subtitled submarine flick. And I say that as a fan of the movie.

Julien

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_JaDDcyIIU 😝

Björn Karlsson

Yellow Submarine! =D

Bill W

If not him, then Kevin Smith.

Bill W

Yes, she realized that after she posted her full length reaction. Later that day she posted a comparison picture of Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris and thought they both looked similar.

Tim Raths

Strongly second the Sneakers rec! That movie is so good, such an amazing cast and script. Absolutely love Sneakers.

Stranger2Reality

I want to second the Spy Game recommendation. I've seen that many times and feel like it's an overlooked movie.

Stranger2Reality

I didn’t know this, but I read that apparently Quentin Tarantino was brought in to do uncredited touch ups to the dialogue in the script for this movie. The most notable being the bickering about comic books lol

Gilbert Gonzalez

I agree. It´s a masterpiece 😍

Björn Karlsson

Watched a couple episodes. Not all that familiar with the show. Wouldn’t really be able to comment to much about surface warfare in general because I wouldn’t have that expertise. I would know a bit more about ASW (Anti Sub) in regards to how our own Navy dealt with our subs during training exercises. In the most general terms, there is similarities between the two (surface vs submarine warfare) in the fact that the enlisted are trained to operate and repair the ship and the officers are trained to “fight” the ship tactically.

Mike Coughlin (mjc1389)

Suspense movie: Single White Female.

rakeshldn

Vigo mortinson

Has anyone corrected her and told her that’s not ed Harris and that it is Aragorn

It's from 2004. Denzel is hired to be a bodyguard in Mexico for a young girl (Dakota Fanning) during a time where several kids have been abducted.

Cory H

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_football

Dave Sees Movies

Several people mentioned U-571 which made me think of the German Enigma machine which, in turn, made me think of the very underrated Sneakers starring Robert Redford. Definitely worth a watch.

Just Plain Bob

And it’s not even close …

Just Plain Bob

If you like Denzel, I have to recommend "Man on Fire" -- great movie! Warning: a lot of violence. But great.

Cory H

.....and Das Boot is the best movie in this genre 😊

Björn Karlsson

Das Boot is far and away the best movie re: sub warfare ever made.

Just Plain Bob

For another film with similar themes, I Recommend… The Caine Mutiny (1954), starring Humphrey Bogart, Fred MacMurray and Van Johnson Takes place during WWII, but is a fictional story, based on Herman Wouk’s novel of the same name.

Larry Darrell

U-571 and The Enemy Below are excellent.

Junior

Crimson Tide is a good movie and I loved your reaction to it. But I still wait and hope to see you react to the MOTHER of ALL submarine movies! Das Boot! It was made by Wolfgang Petersen in 1981.He also made The Neverending Story, Enemy Mine and Outbreak. So Please! Please, please, please! Watch Das Boot

Sarah-Sophie197912

You guys will love Spy Game! Same director as Crimson Tide (Tony Scott) with Robert Redford and Brad Pitt in the lead roles!

Neill Shaughness

Great reaction, guys. I hope you both had a nice soothing cup of Chamomile after this. =D

Bill W

Cassie and Carly another wonderful reaction. For a couple of outstanding movies staring Denzel Washington, both highly suspenseful: The Bone Collector (1999) with Angelina Jolie) and The Pelican Brief (with Julia Roberts) 1993. I also want to second Kevin suggestion of U571, (2000) great cast, great action and great suspense.

Matt S

...ever heard of it?

Jesse Moreno

two words: 'Training Day'

Jesse Moreno

True for me too, Bill; think the first film I ever saw with him was The Abyss in about 1990, and he needn't worry about getting ID'd even then.

Ian Hunter (NewbieInOttawa)

Mike Coughlin, have you seen The Last Ship? If so, what's your take on the authenticity (not accuracy) of surface warfare shown on there?

ArsTropica

That Thing You Do!

Bill W

It's not entirely made up. It's based on real events on a Soviet sub during the Cuban Missile Crisis. For another film that "aged well" for all the wrong reasons, I recommend "The Siege" also starring Denzel.

ArsTropica

She’s seen Hoosiers.

Tim Raths

To me, Ed Harris always looked at least 40. (edit) Oh.. I see what you did there. =D

Bill W

I'm not talking about historical or socio-political relevance. I'm just talking about cinematic relevance. Film making as it applies to the viewer- script/dialogue, cinematography, acting, editing etc. Regardless of what's happening in the real world, it is captivating within the world inside that film.

Bill W

Always next year.

David Freese

This is a made up story, ladies. But the fact that you questioned that is a tribute to its story and acting.

sharkey197

The guy who was in You've got Mail...his name is Steve Zahn, very funny guy... Daddy Day Care, Saving Silverman...

Jeff Rogers

Just the reaction I was hoping for! You two are so great together! One of my favorite things about this movie is the song that is playing as they first dive the ship is the same song that is being sung by Rose’s group in the church service in Titanic! #thelittlethings

George Stapp

The fact that you don't know Gene Hackman as the coach from the 1986 movie Hoosiers is a crime. The next time you are looking at a sports movie poll that really should be on the list. Hoosier is a movie right up your alley. It's too bad we missed March Madness.

Brian Wegner

Cassie I loved this reaction. I've never seen Carly so animated! Another great suspenseful submarine movie is U571 with an all star cast including Matthew McConaughey. Also a suspenseful reality film that I think you would love is "13 days" starring Kevin Costner. It's about the Cuban missile crisis under the Kennedy administration. Bye 😊

Kevin

Ballistic missile subs are only 1 leg in the nuclear triad. We also have land based ICBM’s and strategic bombers. It would never have come down to 1 missile sub to launch a preemptive strike. This is a dramatic movie, nothing more. This movie is “loosely” based off of a supposed incident that occurred in the Soviet Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I served onboard US fast attack subs and my brother served onboard US ballistic missile subs and we both had a good laugh at what was portrayed in the movie after it came out.

Mike Coughlin (mjc1389)

Ian, I just rewatched it. If you’ll invest a few minutes of your valuable time, the former skipper answers your question and, I believe, it falls in line with the Lippizaner scene; both officers are wrong.

Lamar Smith

Thanks Lamar - one would hope that someone thought to have created a a process or procedure for just such an situation, given the enormous stakes involved.

Ian Hunter (NewbieInOttawa)

For any who are interested: https://youtu.be/Xv9aaTJVIxA

Lamar Smith

I would steer any interested to the, I believe GQ series on YT. There’s an episode where a former nuclear missile submarine skipper reviews this movie. From memory, he concluded that, right or wrong, the procedures state clearly that if both officers are not in agreement, missiles do not get launched no matter what. No Captain, under these conditions, can replace his XO for disagreeing with him. Those simply are the procedures as written.

Lamar Smith

Great movie! If you want something from the same director and with Gene Hackman, Enemy of the State. Also with Will Smith. Don't know if you've seen it already.

J.J

Dearest Cassie, my absolute favorite part of this movie is the Captain’s and XO’s conversation about the famous Lippizaner Stallions. From memory, one argues they’re from Portugal, the other Spain. The very purposefully written irony is that they’re BOTH wrong. Those famous white horses are and have always been Austrian. I don’t for one second think the writers were anything but intentional with that fact. Both men, both viewpoints, are, in fact wrong.

Lamar Smith

Good gracious no! So long as we put nuclear weapons, anywhere on the planet in the control of men, this story will always be relevant. No matter how carefully we lay our safeguards, the world, life and/or human failings will interact with those safeguards in potentially species-ending ways. I always felt the setup to the story was the weakest part of this film. You take the highly ordered and regimented world of nuclear launch procedures and introduce chaos into the mix for this sequence of events to be plausible. I’m a historian. Historians love irony and it’s ironic that what before had been the weakest part of this particular story has now become far more plausible.

Lamar Smith

Man, forgot how young Ed Harris looks in this ... 😉

Ian Hunter (NewbieInOttawa)

Watch Hunter Killer another great movie!

Jayson Phillips

I think most films INTEND to age well. If the story is interesting and the performances are good, they generally do. You're saying that the film didn't hold up, until now, and when the warfare is over, the film will be irrelevant again?

Bill W

"Chief of the watch, float the buoy"

Stranger2Reality

Cassie, you looked like you were going to have an anxiety attack at one point. This movie is intense 😳

Wes

Dearest Cassie, you know how some movies that intend to age well, just don’t? Given the sort of expositionary ‘news’ report that opens this film: “What began as a conflict in the Caucasus has now become Civil War in Russia!”….. I might offer this film as one that didn’t necessarily intend to age well, but, frighteningly, it has.

Lamar Smith

Awesome movie. 😀

Johnny Salinas