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U-571
2000 116 min United States of America, France PG-13 18+
★7.3
War, Action, Adventure
Director: Jonathan Mostow
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Description
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.
Budget:
$62M
US Gross:
$77.12M
Worldwide:
$127.7M
Starring
Matthew McConaughey
Actor
Bill Paxton
Actor
Harvey Keitel
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Sound Editing
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Sound
Key opinion
U-571 is widely regarded as a technically proficient and highly tense submarine thriller that excels as a piece of Hollywood entertainment. While it receives significant criticism for its blatant disregard for historical accuracy, most viewers agree that it succeeds as a compelling, well-crafted action spectacle when judged as fiction rather than a documentary.
| Emotion | The film masterfully sustains a claustrophobic atmosphere and palpable tension through effective sound design and imagery of underwater combat. | |
| Production | The production design and cinematography create a visually striking and dynamic experience within the confined environment of a submarine. | |
| Acting | The lead and supporting performances, particularly those of McConaughey, Paxton, and Keitel, provide a solid and convincing human element to the mission. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on historical accuracy are divided: some viewers dismiss the film as misleading propaganda due to its fictionalized portrayal of the Enigma mission, while others are willing to ignore the inaccuracies to enjoy it as pure entertainment. |