Crimson Tide (1995)

When a Russian ultra-nationalist takes control of nuclear missiles, Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington are called to duty aboard a US submarine. After they receive potentially conflicting orders, they end up instead fighting against each other for control of the vessel. The crew, including the likes of Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini, and Steve Zahn, all are forced to pick sides. The fun bit of the film is that the viewer gets to play along. Who is actually doing the mutinying is a debate all households can engage in. I can imagine the ending could be enraging for people wanting a clear-cut answer, but I found it satisfying.  War

Oscar Nominations: Best Sound; Best Film Editing; Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing

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