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A fun movie
There are far too few movies that are made just for fun these days. Down Periscope is proof that you don't need fancy special effects or a giant budget to make a fun movie. My teenagers loved it, setting it up on the same shelf with zoolander and super-troopers. <
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>Kelsey Grammer does a wonderful job and seems to relish his role, playing it with the controlled fun that is the hallmark of the movie. Known for his unorthodox activities he has drawn the ire of Admiral Graham (Bruce Dern who appears to be having a lot of fun in his role as well) and ends up with the worst crew that can be dredged up and the worst sub (an old rusty diesel boat) that can be found and the worst assignment - to go up against the entire modern Navy. Fortunately Grammer is up to the task and the underhanded tactics and brilliant maneuvers he performs will bring a laugh from almost everyone. <
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>The crew consists of stereotypes, from the flatulant cook, to the grizzled old veteran, to the spoiled son of an admiral, to the basketball star, to the spit-and-polish XO, but the actors manage to bring them off with charm, especially the electrician who Grammer notes has "absorbed a lot of voltage". In addition to the big laughs, there are the little scenes that bring a smile, such as during the first dive when a panicked crewman heads aft to "see if the other rooms are still tilted" <
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>Ultimately it is a feel-good movie. It doesn't highlight any great moral conflicts, but its a great diversion to settle down and enjoy on a rainy day and one of the few movies you will probably get your teenagers to sit with you and watch! <
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>Of special note, San Franciscans will immediately notice the backdrop used is the "mothball fleet" in Suisun Bay and the docked sub shots of the "Stingray" are the USS Pampanito, a sub open for tours at Pier 39 - you can even see the other piers at the end. <
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Hilarious Movie.
If you like Kelsey Grammer and probably even if you don't you will love this movie. It is without a doubt one of the best movies I have ever seen. Definitely in my top ten of all time.

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Made us ALL laugh
Wonderful vehicle enjoyed by everyone in our household. Allowed "my boys" to see that even with ineptness and bungling, the underdog can win, and you don't need to watch a movie with blood and gore to enjoy a movie. We work with mostly inner city kids in a rural setting, kids that usually watch the more grizzly stuff. It was truly a pleasure to hear them all laugh without reserve.