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Theron 2022-03-20 09:01:46

In 1995, the red tide storm, the coup in the Soviet Union, the mutineers controlled the nuclear bomb base and threatened to attack the United States.

The U.S. side was preparing for a counter-offensive. When the attack order was issued, the submarine's communication system malfunctioned, making it impossible to determine the authenticity of the attack order.

The old captain with a Cold War mentality decided to strike first and launch a nuclear bomb. The newly promoted deputy captain, who upholds the idea of ​​a balanced nuclear weapon, believes that the stakes are very important, and the message should be confirmed.

The film obviously reflects the struggle between the young and the old in the Clinton administration for control of military forces in the 1990s. The film ends, and the subtitle reads "Since 1996, the nuclear bomb submarine captain has no right to launch nuclear bombs under the control of the President of the United States."

However, although Clinton won the domestic struggle in his first term, he failed to control NATO's military forces in his second term, which led to the "mistaken bombing" of the Chinese embassy in 1996. Since then, the military power competition between China and the United States has kicked off. Inadvertently, it also provides a historical opportunity for China to upgrade its high-tech equipment manufacturing.

During the second term, Clinton was unable to protect himself, and was caught by the Republican Party as a "zipper door". Domestic conservatives were not used to this "star" president, which led to Clinton becoming the third "impeached" president in American history.

In the movie, Denzel Washington plays a loving father and husband in a family with two children. Washington's temperament is very suitable to play the embodiment of this strong sense of mission, firm belief, beauty and justice.

In 2012, "Cold War" written by Hong Kong directors Liang Lemin and Lu Jianqing was released.

The narrative structure and main plot of "Cold War" are almost completely cosplayed in "Red Tide Storm", including the famous scene of "Double Fight" and "Salute". The relationship between the rest of the supporting characters and the plot promotion are almost the same as "Red Tide Storm".

This is also the reason why the plot of "Equator" has completely collapsed, and the originality is not enough.

Unlike Lin Chaoxian's "Operation Red Sea" who honestly copied "Black Hawk Down", even if there are more side stories, you can finally get it back.

After 20 years, the offense and defense have changed.

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Extended Reading
  • Emma 2022-04-23 07:02:09

    This is Cp. Kirk, I need warp speed of the radio!

  • Tressie 2022-03-26 09:01:06

    Why didn't I feel how tense the plot was at all? The second half is completely stylized into Hollywood, disappointing.

Crimson Tide quotes

  • Capt. Ramsey: This is the captain. Set condition 1SQ for strategic missile launch. Spin up missiles one through five, and 20 through 24. The release of nuclear weapons has been authorized. This is not a drill.

  • Capt. Ramsey: Just so we understand each other... I don't have any problems with questions or doubts. As I said to you before, I'm not seeking the company of kiss-asses. But when you got something to say to me, you say it in private. And if privacy doesn't permit itself, then you bite your fucking tongue. Are we clear about that, Commander?

    Hunter: As a bell, sir.

    Capt. Ramsey: Those sailors out there are just boys... boys who are training to do a terrible and unthinkable thing, and if that ever occurs the only reassurance they'll have that they're doing the proper thing is gonna derive from their unqualified belief in the unified chain of command. That means we don't question each other's motives in front of the crew. It means we don't undermine each other. It means in a missile drill, they hear your voice right after mine, without hesitation. Do you agree with that policy, sailor?

    Hunter: Absolutely, sir.

    Capt. Ramsey: We're here to preserve democracy, not to practice it.