Hunter Killer [SteelBook] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2018]

This movie would be ok as a rental but not to own. The main plot is a renegade Russian Admiral tries to start a nuclear war with the US while holding the Russian President prisoner at a naval base. Gerard Butler is the main character as the US sub commander and Gary Oldman’s character is a US Admiral. Yes, Gary Oldman doesn’t play a Russian villain in this movie, but his character a complete jerk in two scenes. The first is when a lower ranking Admiral comes running out of the headquarters and explains an emergency situation to Oldman in the downpouring rain. Instead of letting the other Admiral into the car or going back into the building, he lets the Admiral stay in the rain to get soaked. In reality, an Admiral wouldn’t be so callous to another leader like that. The second scene is when things go really bad and Oldman’s character goes on a screaming rampage in the middle of the command headquarters. He may lose his temper, but it would be behind closed doors and not in the middle of the operations area. Senior leaders are selected for their calm under pressure. The script writers really messed up Oldman’s character. Gerard’s character is all acting. No action. Yes, no fight scenes from Gerard, which is a disappointment after watching all his prior movies. Instead, his battles are trying to keep his “know it all and question everything you do” second in command to follow his orders. Sadly, the second in command’s character is very realistic as there are those who think they are smarter than the commander as they don’t try to think through the commander’s instincts and intuition. As the movie progresses, Gerard’s instincts and decisions eventually bring success and prevent a war. If he had followed the standard playbook and second in command’s advice, they would be all dead and war broken out. What ruins this movie is the land action scenes with a team of SEALs miraculously infiltrating the Russian naval base, rescuing the Russian President, and managing to have him swim across the bay and still outrun a group of mutinous Russian soldiers/ sailors that were chasing them in vehicles. Duh, somehow they managed to get the Russian President to climb down outside a five story building, but they forget to set up an escape vehicle. Another mistake is when the Russian President was first captured, one his bodyguards is shot and tossed into the bay. When he is miraculously found by the SEALs, they can somehow not only treat his gunshot wounds, but also hypothermia in a matter of minutes. He then manages to swim back across the bay and then silently climb up the five story building to help the SEALs rescue the Russian President. Too far fetched. It would have been more realistic if some of the Russian sailors/ soldiers realized that the Russian Admiral was performing a coup and tried to stop him, thus helping the Russian President to escape. The sea hunt was entertaining however and they did a good job trying to make it exciting and suspenseful, but the land fighting scenes were ok. Overall, a rental quality movie.

This is the masterfully written film that will captivate you From start to finish was an outstanding performance from Girard butler and a supporting cast laden with talent hunter killer is a military gem of a movie with two entertaining subplots that seamlessly blend together through gripping dialogue and flawless cinematography All hands on deck for this film about An unlikely alliance Between two men of the same profession who hail from two different worlds will military honor Triumph over decades of political and military tension or will differing beliefs Tear apart the fabric of two nations plunging them ever closer to The brink of war ( steelbook packaging is a must have for any collector)

Given all of the negative reviews, I was a little apprehensive about watching this movie. I am so glad that I did. It is somewhat of a throwback to the 80's Soviet Union/United States tension filled era, but still with some current implications. The story is very good. The acting is proficient. Overall, it is an excellent movie. As far as the picture, sound quality and supplements are concerned, the are all excellent as well. If you are looking for a n entertaining military thriller, I would definitely check this one out.

SUBMARINE MOVIES ARE HARD TO COME ACROSS BUT THIS ONE IS THE BEST TO COME ALONG SINCE "CRIMSON TIDE. " THE SUSPENSE KICKS IN FOR THE ONSET & KEEPS IT GOING UP TO A NAIL BITING FINISH. BUTLER IS MAKING A LIVING OUT OF THESE ACTION FILMS & IS QUITE GOOD. GARY OLDMAN DOES HIS USUAL FINE WORK. SPECIAL EFFECTS ARE A LITTLE WEAK BUT DO NOT DETRACT FROM THE MEAT OF THE STORY. DEFINITELY WORTH ADDING TO YOUR ACTION MOVIE COLLECTION!

This is a truly awesome movie. There is suspense, action, political intrigue, and a fast paced plot. What happens when a highly placed Russian government official stages a coup with the intent of starting WW 3 ? The only way to find out is to watch the movie. Gerard Butler does a awesome job portraying a submarine captain and of course, the good guys win. This movie is also a win. Buy it today!

Hunter Killer is a past pace, action packed, continuously moving adventure. The main plot moves well with modern perception of military and geopolitical events. Playing out like a real-life event unfolding right in main stream news media of today. From the war room to the subs, ships and planes in the open seas, an action-packed movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end.

I like Gerald Butler and Gary Oldman as actors and this is the 1st time that I have seen them act together in a movie. I wasn't sure whether this was going to be a "B" movie that was rushed out to just make money for the studio or whether it was a good thought out movie and directed well. It turned out to be the later. Loved the film, actors, plot and action and I believe that you will, also.

Al though, the movie didn't do good in the box office, i found it to be very good. The sound track is truly immersive, the explosions are chess pounding and it has good use of surrounds. Picture quality could have been better, however, the movie is still good. This movie is a perfect example of ordinary lives, making hard choices and taking risk. This movie kept me in my toes .