Review of Down Periscope (1996) by Shaun H — 09 Jun 2009

Not a huge Kelsey Grammer fan but this one was really funny.

This review of Down Periscope (1996) was written by Shaun H on 09 Jun 2009.

Down Periscope has generally received positive reviews.

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Periscope is filled with such familiar faces as Bruce Dern and Rip Torn playing squabbling admirals, and Harry Dean Stanton in a tiny role…

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13% positive is insane and the only explanation I can come up with is that a big chunk of critics just have a sizable stick up their asses…

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By Ari B (27) on 18 May 2015

A silly and fun sea adventure with a great cast and great dialogue. Sure it's cheesy now, but remember, this was the 90s…

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By Lanky Man P (744) on 12 Mar 2014

Yikes this one was bad. Kelsey Grammer needs to stick to sitcoms…

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By Chance R (88) on 18 Apr 2014

It's dumb, it's pointless, it's cliche, it's witless and makes little sense but Down Periscope has just enough of a charm to let the immature…

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