Movie Review: "The Hunt for Red October"

A Tom Clancy film about the Cold War

Recommended Age: 13+ (Language, Violence)

Category: Action/Adventure

Rating: 5/5

The Hunt for Red October is one of my all-time favorite movies. I still remember the first time I watched it - lying on the sofa, suffering miserably from a head cold, eyes riveted on the screen in front of me. Submarines, airplanes, and spies all in one movie? It just doesn't get any better than that.

While the story is fascinating, it can be a little difficult to understand at first, especially for younger viewers or those who aren't familiar with politics or the Cold War. However, once you figure out what's going on, you'll be hooked on the intricate and difficult problems the characters have to solve. Is the Russian submarine captain defecting, or is he planning to launch a nuclear attack that could decimate the entire United States? Is it worth risking millions of lives to steal the most advanced Soviet technology? And how can the Russians prove their true intentions?

Parents of younger viewers should be advised: there are two very violent scenes (one near the beginning and one near the end), plenty of shooting and blood, and lots of language.

You can purchase the film here.