
The story of USSR's first nuclear ballistic submarine, which suffered a malfunction in its nuclear reactor on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic in 1961. The submarine's crew, led by the unyielding Captain Alexi Vostrikov, races against time to prevent a Chernobyl-like nuclear disaster which threatens not only the lives of his crew, but has the potential to ignite a world war between the super powers.... (Full plot summary below)
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The story of USSR's first nuclear ballistic submarine, which suffered a malfunction in its nuclear reactor on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic in 1961. The submarine's crew, led by the unyielding Captain Alexi Vostrikov, races against time to prevent a Chernobyl-like nuclear disaster which threatens not only the lives of his crew, but has the potential to ignite a world war between the super powers.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThe secret is now out, but I doubt if we saw the true story. |
| Decent Films GuideSteven D. GreydanusAs an exercise in logistics and adversity, K-19 is compelling, but as a story about human decisions and moral issues, it's full of holes and cliches. |
| Cincinnati EnquirerMargaret A. McGurkAn adventure that respects its audience, and does a fine old genre proud. |
| Spectrum (St. George, Utah)Bruce BennettJust as K-19 begins to nosedive into an abyss of military-saga formula things begin to heat up. Literally. |
| Fresno BeeDonald MunroThe film doesn't sink, but it springs a few substantial leaks. |
| Des Moines RegisterJeffrey BrunerNot quite on par with Das Boot, but it's the first film in a long time worthy of comparison with Wolfgang Petersen's 1981 masterpiece. |
| Hollywood BitchslapJames E. LaczkowskiThe machismo gets the best of it and the film needs a trim, but it's servicable entertainment helmed by one of the best action directors on the planet. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonBigelow gives this film edge, tension and something you aren't expecting: a woman's touch for teasing out the buried emotion beneath those stoic surfaces. |
| San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleThe movie gradually works its way, with quiet intelligence and apparent conviction, until there's no turning from it. An hour in, and we're on that boat. |
| Jam! MoviesLouis B. HobsonPart fact and part fiction, K-19: The Widowmaker is both a compelling psychological drama and a suspenseful thrill ride. |