Crimson Tide

In March 2020, I watched Crimson Tide on my television set. It was released in 1995. I had watched it on DVD for the first time years before and I had felt that it was fun. The director is Tony Scott. I prefer his big brother, Ridley Scott, however, it was fun again. 

The film was set in the Cold War years. A circumstance occurred in Chechnya, which might have caused a nuclear war. Then in a US Navy submarine, the captain argued and conflicted with the executive officer over whether or not to launch their nuclear missiles in a preemptive strike. The story developed thrillingly, so I was never bored until the end. 

I was really impressed by a competition between Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman as the commanders. That was worth watching. Then I thought anew that the charm of actors depends on their acting, not their appearances. 

The 2020 Best Actor Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen appeared in it and acted the weapons officer. He was in his late thirties at that time, looked like Ed Harris and gave a wonderful performance as the officer who got caught between the senior officers. Six years later, by the way, he appeared in The Lord of the Rings and became more famous afterward. It must be well-known among movie fans. However, I had not recognized him until I watched Green Book in March 2019, so I feel unqualified to say that I am a movie fan.