The Hunt for Red October - On the Edge of Destruction

[@SanctionedBuffoonery]

My first attempt to be on screen. I will fix the glaring key light and the super redness next time. Although, it might just be my blood pressure.

[@enigma6315]

Another great review! If you like Harpoon II, you should also check out the Red Storm Rising computer game (wherein you play the skipper of a Hunter-Killer whilst the events of the novel unfold) or the modern spiritual successor Cold Waters.

[@Skirmitar]

I haven't read the book, but I've seen the movie at least 10 times, it's one of my favorites. You put the part very well that they were intelligent, goal-oriented characters, the only comical figure was perhaps the national security advisor. The music, tense scenes, Sean Connery"s acting, so on and so on. I dont know how this movie doing it, but every time i'm watching it, i sit excitedly in my chair like I'm seeing the movie for the first time. I never heard of harpoon 2 thx for the reccomendation.

[@kevinbenedict1422]

I've been reading through Clancy for the first time, in chronological order. An interesting thing that's been standing out to me relates to your "he hated Russians" statement. Unlike most cold warriors, his characterizations stand out to me because while he clearly and correctly hated the Soviet government, his portrayals of Russian people are generally quite positive, whether it be defectors like Ramius or Misha, or normal citizens such as the metro passengers socializing with Ed Foley about hockey. It's refreshing.

[@SantaClause-m9h]

I *LOVE* this series. started reading the films, red October, patriot games, clear and present danger, sum of all fears, once I was finished with sum of all fears I was hooked. have them all hardback and they are very precious to me.

[@davidqualls1766]

Great that you have appeared in person. The presentation is far preferable to endless repeats of snow, ice and fjords. Respect for the research on historic background and Tom Clancy.

[@SanctionedBuffoonery]

It was getting tough to show "something" without triggering the copyright robots. I finally caved and decided to show my face. I appreciate your comment!

[@donodyn2715]

It's one of my favorite movies and I learned a few new tidbits about its production from your review. I'd enjoy if you did the same for Crimson Tide, a movie I despise.

[@entropiated9020]

I do a great imitation of Alec Baldwin doing an imitation of Sean Connery. Also: missssshhhile drillshhhh