Down Periscope
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Movie Reviews of Down Periscope
Movie Review: A CLASSIC
Summary: 5 Stars
I never get tired of this movie, because the casting was wonderful. Casting Rip Torn as an admiral was inspired. Kelsey Grammar was understated, yet delightfully unpredictable, as a sub captain of misfits. Harry Dean Stanton made a totally convincing old sea dog. Bruce Dern and Rob Schneider played obnoxiously ambitious nut jobs to perfection. Lauren Holly was sympathetic as a dive officer thrust into a traditionally male environment. The sailors' imitations of Frank Sinatra, as well as of a whale couple swimming along side the sub, were amazing. The plot had the right mix of conflict and comic relief. The only other thing I could wish for is a sequel.Movie Review: More than a Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
Commander Tom Dodge (played by Kelsay Grammar) appears at first to be a bungling excuse for a naval officer. However, he rises to an unorthodox challenge - participate in war games against a modern nuclear-powered submarine with a near-derelict WWII diesel boat, crewed by a group of misfits better suited for MTV's The Real World.In the tradition of best commanding officers everywhere, skipper Dodge determines the true strengths of his crew and builds them into an efficient team.
The comedy aspects of this movie are nearly pure slapstick, but the leadership lesson within this film would benefit many junior officers who I have known.
Movie Review: The Periscope's Down, but the Thumb's Up
Summary: 5 Stars
Having received Down Periscope as a gift along with 5 other sub movies, I had no idea what to expect from it, although I knew it was a comedy. I thought it might end up being a bit like the Naked Gun series and Hot Shots, broad comedy focusing on gimmicks and parody. As it turned out, it was plausible, with believable, but goofy, characters. Well, maybe not Sonar--his ability to hear is Radar-esque, but his humanity is refreshing. In fact, this movie shares a lot with the tone and comic seriousness of MASH. Even alongside good movies like Ice Station Zebra, Down Periscope turned out to be the best of the 6 in the gift.Movie Review: Naval larks to general hilarity
Summary: 5 Stars
Another classic movie. This is screamingly funny in places and never dull. Whilst military intelligence might be an oxymoron this film certainly proves that the US Navy has both a sense of humour and can laugh at itself. The plot is relatively straightforward but the acting is good and in general the naval details are well executed whilst not dominating proceedings. I can watch this over and over again and if you catch the zeitgeist you will too. Highly recommended.
DVD transcription is okay but once again if you must have three hours of DVD extras this won't be the film for you.
Movie Review: too cheap
Summary: 5 Stars
how can such a funny film with so much talent & entertainment sell for so little? i was a bit dubious but thought what the heck, it's cheap enough & has kelsey grammer in it. laugh, i cried real tears and was uplifted from a sad night of circumstances. the whole cast contributed to the success of this film that some how i had never heard of. it is now in my favourite dvd's section. if you dont enjoy this to some extent, you must have gone to hospital to have your sense of humour amputated. i suggest you buy it, unless you are only happy when being miserable & dont want a laugh.