Film4 delivers a high-stakes, explosive night of entertainment with the screening of the military thriller Hunter Killer tonight. This 2018 film promises a classic action formula with a modern twist, featuring two of Hollywood's most recognised talents.
A-List Cast in Deep-Sea Drama
The film's considerable pulling power comes from its leading men. Gerard Butler takes on the role of American submarine Captain Joe Glass, a no-nonsense commander thrust into an international crisis. He is joined by the legendary Gary Oldman, who brings his signature intensity to the screen. Together, they anchor a plot that, while familiar, is executed with blockbuster ambition.
The story kicks off when Captain Glass is sent to investigate a distressed US submarine in the treacherous Arctic Ocean. What he uncovers, however, is far more dangerous: a clandestine Russian coup is underway. With the Russian president kidnapped and global peace hanging by a thread, Glass must ally with an elite team of Navy SEALs. Their mission is to infiltrate enemy territory, rescue the president, and avert a catastrophic World War III.
Critical Divide But Audience Approval
Hunter Killer received a notably mixed reception from professional critics. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a critics' approval rating of just 38% based on 115 reviews. Some critics were unsparing, labelling the film a 'waterlogged thriller' and a 'ludicrous' work of cheese and simplicity.
However, the audience response tells a different story. The film enjoys a much healthier 67% score on the Rotten Tomatoes 'Popcornmeter'. Viewers appear more willing to embrace the film's straightforward, action-driven narrative. One fan review highlighted it as a 'really cool movie' that is 'always moving', while another praised it as a 'smartly paced, unexpectedly complex, action-packed, and thoroughly satisfying' watch reminiscent of a Tom Clancy novel.
Your Wednesday Night Viewing
For those seeking an undemanding yet gripping night in, Hunter Killer fits the bill perfectly. It delivers on its promise of geopolitical intrigue, large-scale weaponry, and tense submarine warfare. You can catch all the action on Film4 tonight, Wednesday, November 26, at 6:40pm. So, settle in for a film that proves sometimes pure, unadulterated action is exactly what you need.
