US thriller in which a US submarine captain attempts to rescue the Russian president, after he is kidnapped by a rogue general.
It's lumbering, predictable and sinks without trace.
A better-than-expected entry in the all-too-often neglected sub sub-genre, with Butler showing impressive restraint.
Butler’s naval maverick investigates simultaneous torpedo attacks on US and Russian submarines in a long, loud game of Battleships.
The pace never flags. Nor does Gerard Butler’s fortitude. No-one will mistake Hunter Killer for any kind of masterpiece but it’s definitely an upgrade on some of its star’s sillier recent vehicles like London Has Fallen and Gods Of Egypt.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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