My expectations were low going in, figuring the pairing of Walter Pidgeon and Ernest Borgnine couldn’t save what seemed destined to be just another forgettable made-for-TV action film. Unfortunately, that’s precisely what it turned out to be. The story involves a submarine sent down into the ocean's depths to recover scientists trapped after an earthquake damages their research facility. While billed as an adventure,…

The premise—a toy submarine tethered by fishing line used to survey an aquarium—essentially defines the limited action within this film, which I’d rate as a C- movie. It felt like a significant misuse of the actors involved and ultimately proved to be a considerable drain on my time. I appreciate movies with a deliberately over-the-top style, and that's why I decided to watch it, but it falls far short of somethin…