Review of The Hunt for Red October (1990) by Jonny P — 26 Sep 2011
This may be the slowest moving thriller in the history of film. It literally takes 110 minutes for the action to begin. I don't blame this story or script, but rather the fact that a bunch of men inside of a submarine moving slowly through the water whose only conflict lies with men on another sub creates a lot of monotony.
My college roommate antagonized me for 7 years about falling asleep during this movie but now I blame the movie and not my tiredness that evening. With all of these amazing actors, I had high expectations but its snail's pace negates their good performances.
If you are looking for action or intensity, do not choose this one.
This review of The Hunt for Red October (1990) was written by Jonny P on 26 Sep 2011.
The Hunt for Red October has generally received positive reviews.
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