Great movie, I watched it in Russian for the full immersion (hehe). Mathias is doing a fantastic job. And the chanting, omg

This movie is worth a watch. It seems as though events in the sub were written by the main character on paper along w a letter to his wife. How accurate the events are, idk. How much additional drama was added, idk. It was very anticlimactic and feels almost as a script that doesn’t like the Russian leaders - maybe that’s true to life idk. In the end, it is a good story and while it could have been a bit more, it feels like it mostly faithfully told the story of the Kursk.

Das Boot Anus (i.e. kicks ass!)

Not pro-Russian, but you can't stop to think this is propaganda in many ways.

excellent and balanced

It's inserting some unknown drama while, as far as I can remember, omitting some internationaly agreed on facts. But, it does bring a humanized perspective on a politically sanitized rescue effort from former Cold War adversaries.

Discreet but interesting blockbuster based on a true tragedy, and directed by Danish director Thomas Vinterberg ahead of his award-winning "Another Round". Although it is adapted from the novel "A Time to Die", the work is a historical reconstruction faithful to the events, not at all sensationalistic but very respectful towards the victims and relatives. Thanks to a solid and accurate staging, the screenplay highlights how the Kursk tragedy was the result of a series of wrong choices that jeopardized the coordination of rescue operations: a human and national defeat generated by setbacks and slowness, but above all by impasse and the deadlock of the governmental/bureaucratic machine. Overall it is a dramatic, taut, touching film which, while lacking a greater aesthetic and narrative vigor, as well as a greater degree of involvement, knows how to move effectively within the limits of the conventions between civil commitment, political denunciation, spectacular sequences and introspection psychological. Imperfect perhaps, but painful and necessary for the collective memory.

This movie is much better than these reviews indicate. Very well done. Typical responses from governments involved in the business of war. Nothing new here. But a very well done movie that has one shaking one's head over and over at the absurbity of the human species.

An absolutely enjoyable well paced film about one of the biggest submarine disasters in Russian history.

I honestly liked this video, because it helped me understand the story behind the submarine disaster, I understand it may not be the best movie, but I got to understand it more and demonstrates aspects of Russian life particularly between the general population and the Military High Command who still have a Cold War mindset. Overall i thought it was good.

I thought the time lapsing wasn't as well done as it should have been. Needed more character development

Production design doesn't get much better than is seen here, right from the first screen visual you feel you're in for something special. Writing, direction, cinematography, editing, performances, music score, effects, all add up to superior filmmaking. Beginning with Robert Moore's book, which seeks out the human elements of a highly dramatic world marine tragedy, to its fine screen adaptation by Award winner Robert Rodat - Kursk takes the viewer to breath-taking places most would never experience (or want to) When all is examined from the Russian military/political angle, it could have been taken as certain, that rescue attempts would be on their own terms: – Humanity second, military secrets first. This important production sternly points out the importance of never cutting funds to vital military (or any life-saving) equipment The huge toll on the families left to ask questions, and survive following major loss, is sensitively examined with no details left short. Some have been unfairly critical of it being made in English language but I was grateful, negotiating subtitles in a sub would have been unbearable (where are some movie viewer's imaginations?) It could be said that at 115mins it's a little long for a story set mostly in a submergible, with mostly supposition to fill in the details, but it's so imaginatively and lovingly done it continually flows with human effectiveness. Alexandre Desplat's wonderfully rich music score adds marvelously to the emotionally charged proceedings. So much more could be said about this film but seeing it is the best way to draw your own conclusions - about the multifaceted outcomes and complex international involvements.

The Russian submarine Kursk sank to the bottom of the Barents Sea in 2000 as a result of an explosion on board. The accident left 23 men trapped on the ocean floor for seven days. During this time the Russian naval fleet made many failed rescue attempts due to their outdated and in need of repair equipment. With water levels rising and oxygen running low, foreign powers also offered their assistance in a rescue mission. However, due to Russian national pride and a very high level of bureaucracy all offers of help were refused until it was too late. I thought this was a really good depiction of the tragic events surrounding the death of these men. It's a story that will make you feel angry at the tragic and completely unnecessary loss of so many lives and will move you with the strength and resilience of those they left behind. The film gives us an insight into the mens' lives before they leave for sea and then the scenes on the submarine perfectly evoke tension, claustrophobia and a general sense of panic. Even if you're more than familiar with how events play out, the film maker still manages to turn up the tension to the point where you're almost expecting a different outcome or perhaps at least hoping for one. A decent story about a real life tragedy.

It was well done and very much based on a true story. It is pretty much a one location movie, if that is not your cup of tea this is not for you!

Excellent movie, great actors in general

Good film with the requisite amount of drama and the addition of Firth and Seydoux as secondary characters was a good choice

An accurate portrayal of the Kursk Disaster with some liberties taken on the story. Heart wrenching, beautiful, and well shot. A great movie to watch on a slow night. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

its not fullscreen on Netflix. Don't bother seeing it, I left it after about 20 minutes in.

Kursk is basically a less exciting remake of K19: The Widowmaker except without the radiation. Apparently the facts are inaccurate so I've knocked some points off for that because if you base a film on real events, it should at least be accurate. The plot wasn't what I'd call entertaining and there was too much focus on the main character's wife and child as opposed to the disaster. Barely anything happens in the film besides the wives criticising the Russian military and watching the sailors shiver in cold water. The film was just bland, the ending was predictable at a certain point, and the topic has been done before. The acting was fine but far from impressive, the writing was uninteresting, and the stupidity of the rescue submarine having a battery that lasts 5 minutes was irritating (perhaps that's actually what happened mind you). The cinematography and soundtrack were ok, and the visual effects were acceptable. All in all, not worth a watch.

I mean it's a reasonable story of how bureaucracy can kill people. The bravest people. The types of people who deserved better from their commanders.