(CASTELLANO) El canto del lobo es una de esas películas que no necesitan grandes discursos para atraparte. Desde que arranca, se respira tensión. Esa sensación de encierro, de peligro inminente y decisiones límite está ahí, constante, y me ha recordado muchísimo a Das Boot, que es decir mucho. Y aunque no llega al nivel de esa obra maestra, sí logra mantenerte al borde del asiento durante buena parte del metraje. La historia gira en torno a un joven experto en acústica, cuya habilidad para identificar sonidos bajo el mar se convierte en un elemento crucial cuando la situación se complica a niveles casi apocalípticos. Lo que más me ha gustado es cómo maneja el suspense con sobriedad, sin recurrir a explosiones gratuitas o giros forzados. Todo se cuece a fuego lento, y eso es precisamente lo que le da fuerza. Visualmente es impecable, con una puesta en escena cuidada, un diseño sonoro excelente y una ambientación que realmente te mete dentro del submarino. A nivel de ritmo, funciona mejor en su primera mitad, cuando todo es tensión contenida, que en la segunda, donde algunas decisiones narrativas se sienten un poco más convencionales. Pero no estropean el conjunto. Es cierto que a ratos se apoya demasiado en tópicos del cine militar y en estructuras que hemos visto muchas veces, pero lo compensa con una atmósfera muy lograda, buenas interpretaciones y ese nervio que no siempre es fácil de conseguir en una ópera prima. No inventa nada, pero lo que hace, lo hace bien. Y eso, en un género tan específico como el de los thrillers submarinos, es ya un mérito enorme. Muy recomendable si te gusta el cine bélico que pone el foco en la tensión psicológica más que en la acción. (ENGLISH) The Wolf’s Call is one of those films that doesn't need big speeches to grab you. From the very beginning, the tension is palpable. That feeling of confinement, looming danger, and high-stakes decision-making is constant—and it strongly reminded me of Das Boot, which is saying a lot. While it doesn’t quite reach that legendary level, it does keep you on edge for most of its runtime. The story centers around a young acoustic expert whose ability to identify underwater sounds becomes crucial when things spiral into near-apocalyptic territory. What I liked most is how it handles suspense with restraint, avoiding unnecessary explosions or forced twists. Everything unfolds slowly and deliberately, which gives the film its strength. Visually, it’s top-notch. The production design is meticulous, the sound work is excellent, and the setting truly makes you feel like you’re inside that submarine. In terms of pacing, the first half works better, filled with quiet intensity, while the second leans more into familiar storytelling choices. Still, it doesn’t ruin the experience. Yes, it leans on a few military movie clichés and follows a structure we’ve seen before, but it makes up for it with a great atmosphere, strong performances, and a kind of raw nerve that’s hard to achieve—especially in a directorial debut. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it knows what it’s doing—and does it well. That alone makes it worth watching, especially if you enjoy war films that focus more on psychological pressure than pure action.

This is a fantastic old-school war thriller that evokes the golden age of submarine films.

Good tension in this sub movie. I little too much sap and long holds on.people and situations could have cut 15 minutes and made it better movie

A thoroughly engaging and thrilling war drama with more than the obvious submarine-shaped links to the likes of Crimson Tide and U-571. The focus on the AWA really helps to sharpen the suspense, as well as acting as a good hook into the story. From start-to-finish this is well-written, well-acted, and directed in a manner perfectly matched to the aforementioned

Un très beau film, interprété avec justesse par de belles têtes d'affiche. Il nous met sous tension jusqu'à la dernière minute. Un scénario brillant.

Easily the best submarine movie I have seen. The scenario is also quite plausible.

I watched this on DVD. I think the actors were speaking French, and an English audio track has been added later, because it felt unnatural and the lip sync looked wrong. That aside, I liked Das Boot, Crimson Tide and Hunt For Red October, but this movie falls short. It felt cold and detached, and the characters's seemed bland. In short, it has no heart, and without it, I found myself disinterested hoping it would soon come to an end. The soundtrack is cold as well, and I found the sonar noises unpleasant and irritating. If you are French, you may feel differently, but I did not enjoy this film at all, and I would not recommend it.

Excellent movie, I loved it !

In the first 20min +/- the lack on onboard disipline is not believable, I am not an ex- submariner but ex military and can't believe a submarine would operate effectively and efficiently with everyone shouting over each other. maybe that is how the French operate but .... Seen better submarine movies. Crap Movie

I really enjoyed this French movie. The plot was interesting and the acting was good. I understand some French but not well enough to go through the whole movie without having to read the subtitles. It's also dubbed in English, if you prefer to watch it that way. This is a low budget movie, so I like how they made it work well, given the financial constraints. I am sick and tired of boring and unimaginative big budget Hollywood movies. I like the fact that Netflix has been including so many European, Asian, and South American movies into the mix these last few years. Back to the movie: I don't think that this movie is a very fair or accurate depiction of the French military. I believe that the French military is much more competent and professional than was portrayed in this movie. Perhaps this negative portrayal was unintentional due to the limited budget and resources of the movie. But I felt that the French military was not cast in the most accurate or best light. Anyway, it's a cool movie worth the watch.

Absolutely riveting ! ! !

One of the best movie of 2019 with really immersive sound and image. It has to be seen with good speakers to take advantage of the great sound quality.

Very well written and directed french foreign film . Best sub movie since hunt for red october or crimson tide ., Must see if youre a fan of submarine action movies !

Very exciting and technically accurate. It's nice to see Omar Sy again after seeing him in Lupin.

This war movie was really good. Francois Civil, Omar Sy, Reta Kateb, Mathieu Kassovitz, and the rest of the cast did a great job in this movie. The plot of the movie was dramatic, thrilling, and intense. It's about trying to prevent a war at all costs. If you're a Netflix member, you should watch this movie sometime. It's a must see.

Special Effects: 1,0/Sound Effects: 1,0/Acting: 1,0/Story: 1,5

Suspenseful and eerily realistic in a way that most war flicks aren't. Great actors, solid plot, this movie got me hanging on the edge of my seat for the majority of those 2h. It's a fresh take on a classic

Really a load of crap. If that is the way they run their subs, it explains why they haven't won a naval engagement in over two centuries. The mode of operation seems to have been for everyone to shout at the tops of their voice. The drama was intense at times, but it was difficult to know what was going on.

This war/thriller movie is really exciting. It has a very original perspective of war and illustrates in a generous way the military protocols of submarine officers.

Interesting submarine movie with a slightly unbelievable dodgy plot, but well executed and good as a telly movie.