"The Hunt for Red October" is another adaptation of Tom Clancy's novels starring actor Jack Ryan. In the mid-eighties, during the Cold War, the Soviets developed an undetectable submarine for their enemies by a new propulsion system. The command of this new submarine will have Captain Ramius, a legend among the captains of these ships, who, far from following their orders, will develop their own plans giving rise to a mythical hunt.
From the first five minutes this movie engages, its powerful and unforgettable start will give way to a sea chase of great tension. The protagonists, Ryan (played by Alec Baldwin) and Ramius (Sean Connery) alternate the action between the Soviet and American sides. Very remarkable is the role of Connery, who masterfully interprets Captain Ramius eclipsing the other actors with much. The plot is very well mounted, with turns in the plot and an ending that, despite being predictable, the film deserves it. Regarding special effects, to be a film of 1990, the action scenes between the submarines are very successful, besides showing a great technical deployment (air carriers, helicopters, etc.).
In short, a great action movie and probably the best actor, Ryan (although the replacement of Baldwin by Harrison Ford in the following films is a factor to be taken into account, none will be as good as THFRO).
From the first five minutes this movie engages, its powerful and unforgettable start will give way to a sea chase of great tension. The protagonists, Ryan (played by Alec Baldwin) and Ramius (Sean Connery) alternate the action between the Soviet and American sides. Very remarkable is the role of Connery, who masterfully interprets Captain Ramius eclipsing the other actors with much. The plot is very well mounted, with turns in the plot and an ending that, despite being predictable, the film deserves it. Regarding special effects, to be a film of 1990, the action scenes between the submarines are very successful, besides showing a great technical deployment (air carriers, helicopters, etc.).
In short, a great action movie and probably the best actor, Ryan (although the replacement of Baldwin by Harrison Ford in the following films is a factor to be taken into account, none will be as good as THFRO).