U-571 (2000)

Good story, poor editing

I liked the storyline for this DVD, but did not like the editing. I saw the original movie when it was released, and this is not the original. Some of the characters have been changed, and the editing is poor. For the original DVD I would give 5 stars, but for this (the non-region 2 DVD) edited version I would give 1 star but I like the story so I give it 2 stars. December 30, 2008

A great movie experience

I'm a big fan of submarine movies and this is one of my favorites. No matter how many times I watch it, the suspense always gets to me. The pace of the film is excellent, always keeping you involved.

Regarding some critics here that question the historical accuracy, it's a "fictional" story based loosely upon the exploits of many brave men during WWII, American and U.K., but focusing on an American submarine crew. At the end of the film, credit is given to many (if not all) crews that captured Enigma code materials during WWII, including the U.K. crews. Maybe these critics didn't stick with the film long enough to see credit given to the real people that this film is honoring. If you watch the bonus features included on the DVD, you will hear from the director/writer about how the story was developed, the research that was done, and the submarine training that the cast received. He in no way is trying to say that the events in the movie actually happened. He just wanted to do an exciting WWII submarine movie and pay tribute to the brave men who served on submarines in WWII. I believe he said that he wanted to create a film that would allow people to "experience" what the characters in the film are experiencing and ask the question "would I be brave enough to do this?". In my opinion, he absolutely succeeds.

I have only seen this film on standard DVD so I can't comment on the Blu-ray version.

One additional point discussed by the director... the German submarine crew is played by an all-German cast of actors rather than a bunch of American actors speaking German. It may seem like a minor point, but it really adds to the movie experience.

I highly recommend this film to anyone who likes a good, suspenseful submarine flick. If you are looking for a documentary or a morality film full of speeches and/or politically correct nonsense, look elsewhere. December 12, 2008

A great, fictional war story

Another superb title for the short-lived run of HD DVD. The detailed sets look great (some scenes more than others) in Hi Def and the movie sounds tremendous as well. I recommend it for those building a HDDVD library. My system: Toshiba A35 player, Samsung 58A550 Plasma TV, Pioneer Elite SC-07 receiver) November 30, 2008

The Worst War Film of All Time

There is no doubt that America was/is a great ally to the UK and their contribution in WW2 was outstanding. However, this movie stretches to the extreme Hollywood's self given right to bend the truth as it depicts Bon Jovi and his US forces chums capturing the first Enigma machine, this despite the fact that it was actually the Royal Navy who captured the first Enigma on April 15th 1940. This was of course three years before the USA joined the European conflict. Shame on you Hollywood. November 17, 2008

u-571

Before this movie I didn't even know they call subs, u-boats. I always wanted to ride in a sub. After this movie though, no thank you! I think I will stay above the water. very intense, gives daas boot a run for the money. Definitely watch this movie. Also in hd dvd, cannot get a better experience!!!! October 17, 2008

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