Sea Devils

In 1944, a Navy lieutenant commander, reeling from the loss of his crew in a disastrous mission, is given command of a PT boat squadron operating in the Philippines. He must lead his new, inexperienced crew through perilous combat against the Japanese, while also confronting his own past trauma and the challenges of leadership in wartime.

Sea Devils received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some acknowledged the film's attempt at a serious war drama and the performances of its cast, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.

• The film struggles to balance its dramatic ambitions with a coherent narrative.
• Performances are generally competent but can't elevate the material.
• Lacks the intensity and depth expected from a war film.

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While the film is set during World War II, it was filmed much later, and its portrayal of naval combat aimed for historical accuracy within the limitations of 1980s filmmaking technology.