Tom Hanks in Greyhound
Movies about war have become a way for audiences to reflect on the horrors of conflict and the sacrifices of veterans. Stories centered around naval warfare offer unique perspectives on battles that reshaped history. Many of these movies take inspiration from real events and fictionalize the stories and characters to make broader commentary on war itself. These movies use the backdrop of naval warfare to create larger social commentary or to focus on one character and their leadership.
What makes Greyhound so effective is its use of fictional characters and a fictional story to capture the horrors of the Battle of the Atlantic. The movie also portrays the issues with such early radar technology, making it an effective commentary on the ingenuity that battles like this would have required. Tom Hanks's performance as a leader, trying his best with the tools he is given and the difficult circumstances, is enough to make this movie magnetic.
Christopher Nolan's vision shines through in every moment of this movie. There is a sense of claustrophobia that is captured effectively by the fact that each character is shown with a sense of doom. Dunkirk also captures the sobering reality that, in war, great victories so often come at terrible costs. The story is tremendously compelling as it showcases the absolute destruction naval warfare can cause and how it impacts those in the middle of the chaos.
Any story of such a small group of people going up against and defeating an invading force will always be captivating. What makes the movie so effective is its use of tension, even when viewers know where the story ultimately ends. Pearl Harbor was such a tragic and pivotal event in American and Japanese history, and the film does an impressive job depicting the chaos and warfare, even if it comes at the expense of emotional resonance. It is devastating to think about all the people who attempted to either stop the attacks or who had chances to prevent the worst of the damage.
The Hunt for Red October effectively captures the fear and paranoia that characterized the Cold War, specifically around the use of nuclear weapons. The story is a snapshot of how critical naval forces were throughout the Cold War, with the anticipation that nuclear weapons would eventually be used. Broadly, the Jack Ryan universe remains so compelling because it features high-octane action with a character study of a simple CIA agent who is evidently just trying his best.
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