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Crimson Tide [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Hans Zimmer - CD

Crimson Tide Hans Zimmer CD
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  • Artist: Hans Zimmer
  • Year: 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • UPC: 720616202529
  • Item Number: UNI620252
  • Release date: 05/16/1995
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Crimson Tide [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] by Hans Zimmer on CD


For better or for worse, Hans Zimmer's Crimson Tide remains one of the defining film scores of the 1990s -- the first and most popular of the electronic action scores that dominated the genre throughout the latter half of the decade, its propulsive, bombastic approach perfectly captures the artifice and soullessness of a Hollywood era dominated by computer-generated effects and genetically engineered stars. Zimmer's frantic, testosterone-fueled melodies embrace function at the expense of form -- there's nothing remotely noteworthy except their sheer relentlessness and visceral intensity. There's no doubting how perfectly this kind of music complements the modern action blockbuster -- whether the previous statement constitutes a ringing endorsement or a scathing indictment depends entirely on the perspective of the reader. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
  • Artist: Hans Zimmer
  • Year: 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • UPC: 720616202529
  • Item Number: UNI620252
  • Release date: 05/16/1995
  • Label: Umgd/Hollywood
  • Album Time: 60:26

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  • Crimson Tide Hans Zimmer CD
Crimson Tide Hans Zimmer CD

Editorial Reviews

With intense actors like Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman fighting for the helm of a submarine, Crimson Tide can't help but be an edge-of-your-seat exercise in military head-butting. As the actors' voices rise, so does the viewer's pulse, to the point that even though it can't really end with the world blowing up, it sure seems like it might. What's more interesting is that with each man believing absolutely in his authority and position, the fate of the world falls into the hands of the subordinates; they must either carry out or disobey the orders, with possible dire consequences awaiting either decision. Considering how nervous and confused they look, weighing the minutiae of the military code book against their personal loyalties, this is a frightening prospect indeed. The conflict between following orders, the most bedrock principle of the military, and "doing the right thing," is not new to the movies, having been covered in fascinating films ranging from Fail-Safe (1964) to War Games (1983). But Crimson Tide is also equal to the task, resulting in a heart-pounding drama that isn't diminished by the film's post-Cold War release. A veteran of these Jerry Bruckheimer actioners, director Tony Scott makes Crimson Tide one of the most satisfying of that cheeky category. Quentin Tarantino's contributions as script doctor seem limited to intrusive bursts of his trademark pop culture patter, which call attention to themselves at the expense of an otherwise efficient narrative. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide