The Wolf's Call

Amazing that this is French director Antonin Baudry's first film, because it is instantly now one of my favorite submarine films.  I don't think I've seen a submarine film this good since Das Boot and done with a mere 22 million.  Some films make you take notice and some are gems. The Wolf's Call is a standout on both fronts.  The action, pacing, excellent cast, and a smart story all work seamlessly to deliver something amazing and worth watching again.  Through his likeable, idiosyncratic character Chanteraide, played brilliantly by Francois Civil, you are taken into the technical, camaraderie, command infrastructure, and high stakes world of a modern ballistic missile submarine.  It's a hell of a ride.