The content of the movie "Greyhound" is very simple: during World War II, in order to protect the safety of the Allied merchant ships across the Atlantic Ocean.
In the 50 hours that the air force cannot cover, the captain played by Tom Hanks, commanding the entire navy of the USS Greyhound, fought against the U-boats of Nazi Germany.
During World War II, U.S. merchant ships needed to transport goods and soldiers to various allied countries, and the transportation process required the full protection of the U.S. Navy. The Navy will dispatch destroyers to pilot and bombers. From the United States, across the Atlantic, to the United Kingdom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, an area known as the "Dark Trench", which was beyond the protection of the Air Force, was often attacked by German U-boats for merchant ships and destroyers.
Tired of watching petty fights, I suddenly saw those big scenes of raging seas and seas, iron armor and heavy artillery, and I felt a clear mind. Although the cost is not a first-line production, except for Tom Hanks' remuneration, the rest of the money is really spent on the knife edge, which is very sincere.
What is rare is that as a big production, the main film plot is only more than 80 minutes. Aside from the heavy history, it specializes in the excitement of fighting wits and courage, and it does not have a cold scene at one go.
Especially in the climax scene of the submarine confrontation, the flash show moves and sees tricks and moves, and it's hard to see. Submarines are portrayed as ferocious and cunning ghosts, good at concealing their attacks, and the Greyhound is bold and daring.
The tactics of winning in danger, the thrilling firefight, and the indomitable will are all very enjoyable. The characters are fictional, but based on real historical events.
What I like more about this film is that it doesn't waste time explaining the background and sensationalism like many war films. This film is very compact, with a total length of only one and a half hours. The purpose is to show the encounters faced by the Greyhound at sea.
So less than 5 minutes into the opening, the captain played by Hanks has already started giving orders on the ship. And after the war, the film ends when he can finally sit down and rest. Throughout the story, Hanks is giving orders to anyone around, most of the time without a mic or walkie-talkie, but someone always says yes and does it right away.
It gives the impression that all the soldiers on this fleet are professional and well-trained. As a leader, the captain is also decisive in every order, relying on his rich experience and keen observation. The film gives the impression that the execution of the US military is too strong. While I think the military language used in the film may be believable, it may not be so effective in a real war.
This film also shows the complexity and unpredictability of naval battles. You can feel the chaos and difficulty of such naval battles from the dark sea and sky, sudden attacks, and the blood and oil floating on seamounts.
The quick orders and returns really add to the tension of the story. There are new threats and rescues to be dealt with almost every moment. Sometimes multiple people report continuously within a minute, and the captain has to make multiple decisions at the same time.
The captain didn't even have a place to breathe for a sip of coffee, and the audience didn't feel procrastination. However, most of the scene in the first hour took place at night, and it was basically other warships who were attacked.
The climax only came to an hour after the film, that is, the Greyhound was threatened directly. Fortunately, this part was carried out during the day. With the high-altitude perspective showing the crisis at sea, it would be easier for people to feel the seriousness of the situation.
For example, when two missiles were fired at the Greyhound at the same time, the captain could only intuitively direct the ship to dodge, and some missiles almost brushed past the ship, causing sweaty palms.
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