William Atherton does a great shop as the Commander, reminds me of others I have met. A Commander in the Navy is equivalent to a Major in the Army. He isn't a Captain, which would be a Colonel in the Army. Lt. Pierce is referred to as a Lt. Cdr. His insignia clearly shows two stripes ... a LT, not a LCDR.
Again, there are many inconsistent/unrealistic components, like a LT (a doctor?) allowing civilians on a USN submarine, especially during war trials, he/she has no authority at anytime. Doesn't make much sense. The LT having a Walther P38 pistol (German, not US issue) in his cabin, says (without checking), that it is unloaded (ever hear of gun safety?), is completely unrealistic for many reasons. SIdearms and others are locked up. A bottle being used as a silencer? I guess a Beretta P95 or a Colt 1911 (I don't know the timing) was too big to fit in a bottle? Where's the shattered glass? And an LT arresting the CMDR. Where's the XO? The firearms/military consultant simply didn't do his/her job.
Others commented about the two being in a ballast tank was impossible.
So the entire episode was ridiculous and unrealistic, except for Natalie being desired, that is always a constant.
I am sure others can pick on this episode for additional inaccuracies, however, it was still enjoyable. Dr. Bell's presence was awesome. Alizondo has character in all of his roles.
Again, there are many inconsistent/unrealistic components, like a LT (a doctor?) allowing civilians on a USN submarine, especially during war trials, he/she has no authority at anytime. Doesn't make much sense. The LT having a Walther P38 pistol (German, not US issue) in his cabin, says (without checking), that it is unloaded (ever hear of gun safety?), is completely unrealistic for many reasons. SIdearms and others are locked up. A bottle being used as a silencer? I guess a Beretta P95 or a Colt 1911 (I don't know the timing) was too big to fit in a bottle? Where's the shattered glass? And an LT arresting the CMDR. Where's the XO? The firearms/military consultant simply didn't do his/her job.
Others commented about the two being in a ballast tank was impossible.
So the entire episode was ridiculous and unrealistic, except for Natalie being desired, that is always a constant.
I am sure others can pick on this episode for additional inaccuracies, however, it was still enjoyable. Dr. Bell's presence was awesome. Alizondo has character in all of his roles.