Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.

Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.

Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

pacolopezpersonal-22057 On the one hand, very good interpretations, rhythm and emotion and on the other hand a very unbelievable argument, plus the same repeated scenes from all submarine films (it is essential to be under enemy frigate / destroyer and depth charges) The soundtrack is so loud and strong that sometimes the conversations can not be heard and a final teaching: you have to be a perfect bastard without feelings towards your crew to become a submarine captain. Very inspired by Wolfgang Petersen's "Das Boot" masterpiece which can only be criticized for its excessive length but this one remains as the essential referent.Das boot sails above U571 so far.

Jackson Booth-Millard I remember hearing the title of this film, I recognised it was something to do with a submarine or ship, but I was also attracted to it by the all-star cast in it, directed by Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Surrogates). Basically set in World War II, allied forces have been having trouble against the German Navy, especially their U-Boats, because of their highly sophisticated cipher machines and the Enigma code. One German U-Boat is damaged and awaits assistance, the Americans decide that this incidence is an opportunity for them to get the cipher machine. So they have a submarine made up to resemble a German U-Boat, it is called U-571, and they plan to pretend to be the ship sent to assist the damaged U-Boat, to take control and take the machine and destroy it. Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey) takes command of U-571, after Lieutenant Commander Mike Dahlgren (Bill Paxton) is seriously wounded during a torpedo attack on his ship, other crew members include Chief Gunner's Mate Henry Klough (Harvey Keitel), and Lieutenant Pete Emmett (Jon Bon Jovi). Everything goes according to plan, they get the machine and are ready to leave, but out of nowhere they are torpedoed by a German relief ship, initially Dahlgren did not feel Tyler was ready to make tough decisions, now that he is commanding he and the survivors must do whatever it takes tor survive. Also starring David Keith as Major Matthew Coonan, King Kong's Thomas Kretschmann as Captain-Lieutenant Gunther Wassner, Homeland's Jake Weber as Lieutenant Hirsch, Jack Noseworthy as Seaman Bill Wentz, Tom Guiry as Seaman Ted 'Trigger' Fitzgerald, Will Estes as Seaman Ronald 'Rabbit' Parker and Final Destination 2's Terrence 'T.C.' Carson as Steward Eddie Carson. The cast of Americans are all alright, but you cannot believe the story, because it was the British who got hold of the Enigma cipher machine, it is definitely a fictional story, this is essentially just popcorn fodder, nonsense, but with plenty of exciting explosions and engaging enough underwater battle sequences, a reasonable Second World War action thriller. It won the Oscar for Best Sound Editing, and it was nominated for Best Sound. Worth watching!

comps-784-38265 It's understandable for film makers to use some artistic license to portray real events. To explain something to the audience in simplistic terms rather than go into long winded in depth historical analysis. To shorten something due to the practicalities of film making etc.This film goes way beyond 'artistic license' it is frankly stupid. Whats frightening is that many people will now believe they know some history based on this awful film. It is totally inaccurate, totally implausible and totally unbelievable. The biggest insult is that the 'writers' clearly think we (the audience) are all un-educated, dull witted morons. I have to say this film is so bad, that I think the term 'writer' should be replaced with 'crayon wielding clueless chimp'.

Python Hyena U-571 (2000): Dir: Jonathan Mostow / Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Havey Keitel, Bill Paxton, Jon Bon Jovi, David Keith: Based on a true story yet it has been made a zillion times because Hollywood believes that everyone should be subject to the same bullshit under as many different titles as possible. It regards the commandeering of a German submarine to gain access to its coding but the crew are trapped when their own ship is sunk. Deep in hostile waters they are not sure what action to take. My first suggestion would be to just leave the set. Mathew McConaughey plays a Navy Lieutenant who is denied the opportunity to command his own fleet. Harvey Keitel plays a chief who was active in the first World War and who trusts McConaughey's judgement. Directed by Jonathan Mostow who made the much more suspenseful Breakdown. McConaughey and Keitel are at the mercy of flat material, and Bill Paxton and Jon Bon Jovi yell over loud noise. This is an example of taking a cast of great potential and giving them absolutely nothing worth them showing up for. This film is about as suspenseful as a game of Battleship. We are suppose to be impressed with special effects that are nothing new and give off the same appeal as a rusted car. This farce ranks among the worst of war films resulting in the umpteenth stupid cliché filled disaster film that nobody asked for. Score: 1 / 10