All right, this isn't "Das Boot" or "Red October", or even "Crimson Tide", but it's pretty darned good and well worth seeing if you are a fan of the "Submarine Suspense" movie.
No longer a pretty boy (or at least no longer doing "pretty boy" roles), Jude Law is very impressive in this. At some point, he developed an amazing dynamic range and he is uses it here to good effect. In fact, there isn't a "flat tire" in the cast. Although I have to admit that the characters the actors played were somewhat predictable, once the movie established them. (It was obvious after the first 5 minutes in the sub who the weak link was and who the traitor would be).
The story hits all the beats you expect in sub movies, and gives everyone in the cast room to shine. The special effects work well in the context of the movie, and the director keeps things moving as briskly as you can hope for. My only real complaint was the downbeat ending seemed unnecessary (if more believable - but if you are looking for "believable", why are you watching a submarine movie?)
Your life won't be incomplete if you miss "Black Sea", but it's a fine piece of work and worth seeing.
No longer a pretty boy (or at least no longer doing "pretty boy" roles), Jude Law is very impressive in this. At some point, he developed an amazing dynamic range and he is uses it here to good effect. In fact, there isn't a "flat tire" in the cast. Although I have to admit that the characters the actors played were somewhat predictable, once the movie established them. (It was obvious after the first 5 minutes in the sub who the weak link was and who the traitor would be).
The story hits all the beats you expect in sub movies, and gives everyone in the cast room to shine. The special effects work well in the context of the movie, and the director keeps things moving as briskly as you can hope for. My only real complaint was the downbeat ending seemed unnecessary (if more believable - but if you are looking for "believable", why are you watching a submarine movie?)
Your life won't be incomplete if you miss "Black Sea", but it's a fine piece of work and worth seeing.