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The Hunt for Red October Reaction! (Patreon)

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2023-09-24 17:00:02
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2026-06
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The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Edited Reaction Alongside the regular multi-part full, you now have the option of watching an edited version of the full movie reaction with 10-15mins of Picture-in-Picture. You can watch this edit in the player, or alternatively you can download it to your computer using the button underneath each part.

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Ryan

First of all, how dare this movie tease us with just one early scene of Gates McFadden and her darling British accent, and then never bring her back? Well, what's actually going on here is that certain behind the scenes issues on TNG had made her very doubtful about her future on the show, so she picked out this as a potential other major franchise role, which conveniently only required a single scene in the first movie that she could easily fit into the show's shooting schedule. As it turned out she did stay for the rest of the show's run, and in fact this movie's sequels replaced EVERY actor except James Earl Jones (making him come off kind of like Judi Dench in the Daniel Craig Bond films), so it would have been kind of weird to have her still there too with Harrison Ford as the new Jack. As for the movie itself, it's a very interesting and kind of risky adaptation style, as the original book is very much an ensemble piece with no main character, but by the time the film was made, Clancy had positioned Jack Ryan as his major recurring hero, so the movie follows suit and merges the actions of numerous other characters into just him so he becomes the one really smart guy who puts all the pieces together. And yet, it really works, retaining all the suspense and major geopolitical intrigue of Clancy's story in a more blockbuster style that it's no surprise caught on and made Clancy a much bigger name outside the niche military fanbase he started with. I'm kind of surprised the movie did as well on the poll as this, after my suggestion of the entire initial Jack Ryan trilogy quickly faded out and got dropped from the voting, but any way we got here, I'm very glad to have it.

Thomas Corp

It was a great pleasure to rewatch this film and share it with you, Jess. The best of the Jack Ryan films, and one that’s on my favorites list. Similar to how you described, this was big when I grew up. As this came out the year before my birth, I obviously did not catch it in theaters first run, nor have I caught it in a rerelease sadly, I’d love to one day. I first discovered it around middle school and loved it. I get what you mean of appreciating how you’re glad you saw this at this point in your life as if you first saw it in your younger years, you might not have appreciated certain aspects of it, such as the geopolitical aspects, or the slower cat and mouse game that’s played. The cast is phenomenal. Ramius is my favorite Sean Connery performance. Upon Sean’s death three years ago, when everyone shared their favorites of his work, I kept saying his work as Ramius was my favorite. You mention how it would have been interesting to stretch out the mystery of Ramius and his motives. I think it works well being revealed when it is as it starts the race against the clock as it were. Though, yes, that would have been great suspense had they kept it going just a while longer, so I do agree with your observation. Yes, as you say, lots of teamwork, lots of smart characters who are most knowledgeable and capable at what they do. I knew you’d be happy to see Sam Neill. This and the third Omen film, and the Merlin miniseries now I think about it, was my introduction to Sam. I had anticipated you’d be saddened by his fate. Though thankfully, as seen in Jurassic Park, he does get to see Montana. One aspect that stands out is there really is no villain, which is quite interesting for a Cold War film. You have antagonistic characters such as Tupolev and Stellan Skarsgård does well at selling how he is an arrogant ass, but calling him a villain is a stretch. It’s why I love the casting of our dear beloved Tim Curry as Dr. Petrov. As he is a party loyalist, one can at a stretch say he’s a “bad guy” but Tim’s performance combined with the writing showcase he’s otherwise not a “bad” guy. I see Ryan notes that the cast in the subsequent films went through rotation, one unfortunate side-effect of this is we only get dear Gates McFadden for the one tiny moment, loved your gasp upon seeing her by the way. The only holdover being the legendary James Earl Jones, and I loved seeing you smile seeing him in this. Then there’s the music. Basil Poledouris provides a film score that’s on my list of favorite film scores. I especially love the main theme, Hymn to Red October. I chuckle at how you turned the volume down at that part. Me, I turn the volume UP when I watch it. I confess that your claustrophobia being potentially triggered by the submarine scenes didn’t cross my mind until midway through my rewatching this in anticipation for the reaction. I thought, “Oh, yeah. Well, hopefully it does not bother Jess too bad.” and indeed, though you commented on it, you handled it well, I thought. Wasn’t aware you had a fear of deep water, though it makes sense. I’m not the best swimmer as I can sink like a stone, so I relate on that. You mention how this was not a particularly animated reaction. Sometimes those are the best. The movie has your full attention. I can see it in your eyes how invested you are in the story. And it leads to wonderful analysis. If nothing else, it feels very much like having an afternoon shared, enjoying a wonderful movie together. And indeed, this was most lovely sharing this film with you, Jess. Thank you so much for this terrific reaction, I loved it so much.

Andrew Vignaux

When I saw that this reaction was posted, I said to myself: prepare for the Sam Neill squawk! I enjoyed rewatching this film with you. Thanks.