Kraken (2025)
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A Russian missile submarine disappears without trace during a secret mission in the Greenland Sea. A vessel is deployed to search for it, captained by the brother of the missing submarine’s commander. The search crew is tasked with locating the submarine and preventing a top-secret weapon from falling into enemy hands. Meanwhile, a geological research operation at the North Pole awakens the Kraken, a giant deep-water monster with an incredible ability to camouflage and an uncanny intelligence. As the search party narrows in on the missing submarine, they will encounter the legendary creature of the deep.
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... Victor Voronin
... Rear Admiral Olshanskiy
... Aleksandr Voronin
... Admiral Belousov
... Dzhuliya
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"Kraken" is a cinematic undersea monster action adventure from Russia.
As is so often the case with Russian film's, the cinematography in Kraken is top notch. Scenes are beautifully rendered and expansively visual, bringing to life the notion of a Russian nuclear submarine playing a deadly game of cat and mouse, with a mythical sea monster, as they struggle to complete a deep sea, rescue mission.
Convincing characterisations, that have personal depth and complexity, elevate this tale beyond the confines of a simple action flick. That's not to say there is not a lot going on. This film is well paced, with an abundance of action and adventure, that keeps things rolling along.
Perhaps the only downside I could find were aspects of the CGI. The whales, for example, ended up looking like giant sea slugs.
In summary, Kraken is a surprisingly compelling monster action adventure, in an ocean of underwater monster flicks,that, more often than not, end up feeling silly and unconvincing. Most definitely worth a look.
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2025-04-17
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Reviews of
Kraken
"Kraken" is a cinematic undersea monster action adventure from Russia.
As is so often the case with Russian film's, the cinematography in Kraken is top notch. Scenes are beautifully rendered and expansively visual, bringing to life the notion of a Russian nuclear submarine playing a deadly game of cat and mouse, with a mythical sea monster, as they struggle to complete a deep sea, rescue mission.
Convincing characterisations, that have personal depth and complexity, elevate this tale beyond the confines of a simple action flick. That's not to say there is not a lot going on. This film is well paced, with an abundance of action and adventure, that keeps things rolling along.
Perhaps the only downside I could find were aspects of the CGI. The whales, for example, ended up looking like giant sea slugs.
In summary, Kraken is a surprisingly compelling monster action adventure, in an ocean of underwater monster flicks,that, more often than not, end up feeling silly and unconvincing. Most definitely worth a look.
Cast & Crew of
Kraken
Cast
... Victor Voronin
... Rear Admiral Olshanskiy
... Aleksandr Voronin
... Admiral Belousov
... Dzhuliya
... Oscar
... Tatarinov
... Koshkin
... Ryabov
... Ipatov
... Antushev
... Mishukov
... Sekach
... Shirokorad
... Doctor
... Mother
... Irina
... Tarasyuk
... Prudnikov
... Safonov
... Tapazyan
... Varikash
... Dorodkov
... Vice Admiral
... Zhavoronkov
... Erykalov
... Stenko
... Young Victor
... Father (voice)
... Muromov
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... Director
... Producer
... Producer
... Director of Photography
... Producer
... Producer
... Production Design
... Sound Director
... Editor
... Stunt Coordinator
... VFX Supervisor
... VFX Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Idea
... Original Music Composer
... Property Master
... First Assistant Director
... Post Production Producer
... Second Assistant Director
... Script Supervisor
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Makeup & Hair
... Costume Designer
... Casting
... Unit Production Manager
... Unit Production Manager
... Unit Production Manager
... Assistant Production Design
... Assistant Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Set Decoration
... Assistant Property Master
... Assistant Property Master
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Makeup & Hair Assistant
... Makeup & Hair Assistant
... Makeup & Hair Assistant
... First Assistant Camera
... Camera Operator
... Steadicam Operator
... Underwater Camera
... Focus Puller
... Focus Puller
... Camera Technician
... Camera Technician
... Camera Technician
... Camera Technician
... Gaffer
... Key Grip
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... VFX Supervisor
... Title Designer
... VFX Supervisor
... VFX Supervisor
... CG Supervisor
... VFX Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
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