Review of Crimson Tide (1995) by Ryan M — 15 Jun 2008

A battle of wits between two acting legends: Boring in spots, but great entertainment.

This review of Crimson Tide (1995) was written by Ryan M on 15 Jun 2008.

Crimson Tide has generally received positive reviews.

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