Review of K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) by Joe M — 10 Aug 2007

Not the greatest sub movie ever made, its ok.

This review of K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) was written by Joe M on 10 Aug 2007.

K-19: The Widowmaker has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jami Bernard (708) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 14 Jun 2016

The Cold War isn't exactly a hot ticket right now, but K-19 punches up the timeless aspects of the story -- adventure, danger, teamwork, noble…

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By Erik D (234) on 07 Dec 2015

Enjoyable, watchable - specially if (you like me) like both Neeson and Ford AND war/submarine movies…

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By Robert L (1,060) on 19 Jan 2018

Great movie. Part with the reactor room and radiation sickness was incredible - I don't think I've ever seen anything like it before…

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Recently I have been on a bit of a bummer with choosing good movies to watch, and although it may just be out of good will, I am giving this…

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Even though playing a role of failing officer, Harrison Ford was still him. Only Ford - Neeson's combination is already worth watching again…

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