Hunter Killer
Director: Donovan Marsh
Actors: Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Common
PlotDeep beneath the Arctic Ocean, an American submarine is stealthily tracking a U.S. sub in distress when it suddenly disappears. In a direct response, the U.S. Navy dispatches the USS Arkansas under the command of newly-appointed captain Joe Glass to investigate. Unbeknownst to Glass, his vessel is about to enter a covert mission fraught with international stakes and intrigue. As they arrive on the scene, they discover a sunken U.S. submarine damaged in a mysterious way, igniting suspicions of foul play. The crew soon learns of a Russian coup d'état, which has led to the kidnapping of the Russian President by his rogue defense minister.
While Glass and his crew work to navigate the treacherous waters, a covert operation is set in motion on land. A team of Navy SEALs is tasked with a dangerous mission: infiltrate Russian soil, rescue the captured Russian President, and prevent a rising military conspiracy from tipping the balance towards global conflict. As time runs out, Glass must ally with an unproven crew and work alongside the SEALs, executing a synchronized mission to avert a world-wide crisis. The silent underwater chase quickly evolves into a tense geopolitical thriller, where one wrong move can trigger an international incident of catastrophic proportions.
Writers: Arne Schmidt, Jamie Moss, George Wallace
Release Date: 26 Oct 2018
Runtime: 121 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom, China, France, United States
Language: English, Russian
Home Video Reviews
Hunter Killer boasts first-rate technical merits despite a somewhat familiar plot, bolstered by authentic submarine details and solid performances.
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Hunter Killer 4K impresses technically, offers decent sub action fun with modest expectations.
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