Greyhound
2020 · Directed by Aaron Schneider
Original language: English
- war
- action
- drama
The story
A first-time captain leads a convoy of allied ships carrying thousands of soldiers across the treacherous waters of the "Black Pit" to the front lines of WWII. With no air cover protection for 5 days, the captain and his convoy must battle the surrounding enemy Nazi U-boats in order to give the allies a chance to win the war.
What it’s like
Cold grey steel and slate-blue sea, shot in tight, dim interiors where the bridge's brass fittings and lamp light do most of the work. Sonar pings, creaking hull plates and the hush between depth-charge runs make up much of the soundtrack, with a sparse orchestral score that swells only in the big moments. Its tone is taut and procedural, with dread that builds through waiting, radio chatter and quiet commands more than through spectacle. The pace is relentless once the convoy is at sea, and a first-time captain's arc is one of steady resolve under strain. Naval combat is frequent and intense: explosions, sinking ships and men in the water, with fear and some bloody injury, but little lingering gore. It suits a focused evening with the sound up, and it's for viewers who enjoy tense, well-drilled war stories with a strong sense of place and ordinary competence under pressure.
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