“Crimson Tide” What is the epitome of America embodied inside the nuclear submarine?

Inside a nuclear submarine, a microcosm of America

Even so, if the captain and lieutenant disagree, a launch cannot be launched without the consent of both parties. However, Ramsay attempts to seize control by staging a coup on board the ship, and Hunter, along with his subordinates who support him, must act to prevent the launch. The military coup d'état battle at sea is ironically reminiscent of the Soviet film Battleship Potemkin (25).

What is interesting is that in the nuclear submarine, which is completely isolated and has great powers, in terms of national defense, it has become like the United States, where Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals, are in conflict. is. The situation, in which the crew members are forced to choose between supporting the captain who is planning to carry out an attack, or supporting the lieutenant who is taking a wait-and-see attitude, can be said to be similar to the American presidential election. Yes, this film depicts a coup d'état aboard a nuclear submarine, while also expressing the political conflicts within the United States. It also depicts the actual background of society, such as racism and prejudice against women.

In presidential elections, the people's votes are divided by state, and the results for each state are aggregated to arrive at the results. In other words, each member of the Alabama crew is a "state." Each state has its own conservative and liberal bases, and the results can generally be predicted. The problem is that there are many floating votes, known as ``swing states.'' Since the results of these states are difficult to predict, they play an important role in determining victory or defeat.

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Captain Wepps, played by Viggo Mortensen, embodies such a presence. He is in charge of the weapons, and is caught between being the captain and the vice-command, and has a hard time deciding which one to choose.

In presidential elections, the Republican Party's image color is red, and the Democratic Party's image color is blue. The film uses red, blue, and green lights to great effect, shining on each actor's face. There is a cut. It is interesting that the painting here is reminiscent of Russian Expressionism.

Will we enter a future where nuclear weapons are actually used, or will we avoid Inferno? This is not a matter for others; in a society of popular sovereignty, it is decided by each individual's vote. For this reason, we must take a firm look at this. What this film depicts is a simple simulation in which such political direction determines the future.

Text: Kei Onodera

A film critic who wanders around and writes for web media and magazines, aiming to become a movie hermit. We will convey the "deep" content of the movie in an easy-to-understand manner from various angles.

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