'Die Hard' on a Submarine? Why 'Subversion' with Lily James and Chris Hemsworth Has My Full Attention
High-stakes chase beneath the waves keeps me hooked instantly.
Let’s face it — action movies are starting to blur together. But when I heard the upcoming action movie described as "Die Hard on a submarine," I immediately got curious. And then I found out Chris Hemsworth is steering the sub, with Lily James chasing him down? That sealed the deal for me.
In Subversion, Hemsworth plays a once-promising naval commander who’s blackmailed by a cartel-like organisation into piloting a dodgy submarine full of illegal cargo across international waters. Classic hero-turned-suspect setup.
But here’s the twist — Lily James is the Coast Guard officer determined to catch him before everything (and everyone) sinks.
Directed by Patrick Vollrath (remember 7500? Claustrophobia central), and written by Andrew Ferguson, this promises way more than just explosions in the deep. Think tension, moral fog, a few well-timed confrontations, and hopefully a layered dynamic between hunter and hunted.
Submarine thrillers don’t come around often — and when they do, they’re usually gritty, grey, and dripping with psychological drama. The Hunt for Red October, Das Boot, even Crimson Tide — all cold, intense, and unforgettable.
Now imagine all that, but with Hemsworth’s physicality and James’ emotional firepower? That’s a collision course I want front-row seats to.
