
In the midst of World War II, the battle below the seas rages. The Nazis have the upper edge as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. That is, until a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, and the Allies realize this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'. But masquerading as Nazis and taking over the U-boat is the smallest of their problems. The action really begins when they get stranded on the U-boat.... (Full plot summary below)
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In the midst of World War II, the battle below the seas rages. The Nazis have the upper edge as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. That is, until a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, and the Allies realize this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'. But masquerading as Nazis and taking over the U-boat is the smallest of their problems. The action really begins when they get stranded on the U-boat.
Leave your thoughts about U-571.
| NetflixJames RocchiU-571 superbly mixes classic touches and brand-new thrills. |
| ReelTalk Movie ReviewsBetty Jo TuckerGet a good night's rest and take plenty of vitamins before seeing 'U-571.' Otherwise, you'll be wiped out by the end of this superb action thriller. |
| San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleTwo hours of nonstop, nail-biting tension and anxiety. |
| New York Daily NewsJami BernardThe action is tightly focused and well-paced. |
| San Diego MetropolitanJean LowerisonIf you're in the mood to cheer the white hats, you'll probably like this film. |
| Film Quips OnlineJohn R. McEwenThis film has the effects and the performances to keep the thrill ride going non-stop. |
| Milwaukee Journal SentinelDuane DudekIts characters are stock and its narrative runs shallow, not deep, but its state-of-the-art illusions help these lesser elements float. |
| Matinee MagazineChuck RudolphIt's an insult, not just to war veterans, but to the audience. |
| Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanWhen the submarine has to dive 400 meters beneath the surface to avoid detection, you can practically feel the water pressure crushing in on the sailors. |
| Film.comSean MeansFast-moving, watertight and firing from all tubes. |