Synopsis
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'.
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Cast
- Matthew McConaugheyLt. Andrew Tyler
- Bill PaxtonLt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren
- Harvey KeitelCPO Henry Klough
- Jon Bon JoviLt. Pete Emmett
- David KeithMaj. Matthew Coonen
- Thomas KretschmannCapt. Lt. Gunther Wassner
- Jake WeberLt. Hirsch
- Jack NoseworthyBill Wentz
- Tom GuiryTed Trigger Fitzgerald
- Will EstesRonald Rabbit Parker
Recommendations
- 80
Village Voice
It's a simple pleasure watching an American movie that respects genre, knows its limitations, and genuflects at the memory of Don Siegel in the age of Spielberg. - 80
Film.com
Fast-moving, watertight and firing from all tubes. - 75
Christian Science Monitor
Full of old tricks - cuts between worried faces and overheated gauges inching into the red zone - but director Mostow pulls most of them off with conviction and pizazz. - 70
Washington Post
It pulps you, but it doesn't enlighten you. - 63
Boston Globe
Never lets down, even if depth of character always takes second place to depth charges. - 60
The New York Times
Yet there is so little characterization that when the sub goes down, you may find yourself confused as to which of the supporting cast members lived through the torpedo blast. - 60
TV Guide Magazine
It's straightforwardly entertaining and a genuine nail-biter. - 50
Austin Chronicle
U-571's plot moves like a rocket, never pausing for breath, and this works to a point, but certain events ... are glossed over in favor of more (exceptionally well-done) shots of exploding depth charges and topside battles.
