The British government responds by calling in its top bomb-disposal team led by Lt. Commander Anthony Fallon (Richard Harris) and second in command Charlie Braddock (David Hemmings) parachuted into the rough North Atlantic waters to board the ship. Meanwhile, a Scotland Yard officer John McLeod (Sir Anthony Hopkins) whose family happens to be aboard the ship, does what he can to figure out the real identity of “Juggernaut” before it’s too late.
Competently shot, director Richard Lester (A Hard Days Night, Superman II) does a good job at make the ship the central character of the film. the pacing is sufficient, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats while the story builds to a conclusion. Blessed with a talented cast, Richard Harris shines as a wisecracking, would-be hero battling his own demons (he hits the bottle a lot) but remains determined to do his job. David Hemmings is also good here, demonstrating believable chemistry with Richard Harris.
Reissued by Kino Lorber on a newly encoded dual-layered BD50 Disc, the result is a slight improvement over the original 2014 release, the inherent softness has been noticeably improved throughout. A nice level of grain gives the proceedings a filmic appearance. Detail is solid throughout. Colors look natural and ample. Skin tones look natural and there are no significant scratches or blemishes.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix wont blow anyone away, but the simplistic sound effects are handled well. Dialogue is clean, clear and concise throughout. Atmospherics are dramatic and then occasional hiss is minimal.
English subtitles are available.
The follow extras are included:
- NEW! Audio Commentary by critics Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- Theatrical Trailer
- NEW! TV Spot
