U-571 [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of U-571 [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: A great movie experience
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Movie Review: Blu Ray Experience
Summary: 4 Stars
Aww cummon detractors, it wasnt that bad. Ok a little bit of far fetched "coincidences" here and there but overall highly entertaining with great quality transfer and great sound. Bubble sounds galore that would make any virtual submariner go ga ga. I have always loved submarine movies, always played their games since a kid in the arcade and on computers much later on. I reckon theres a dedicated following for films like this and Crimson Tide. I love them, I reckon I must have been a submariner in a past life. Never been on a sub but have always had a certain kinship for them. I reckon fans of sub movies know what Im talking about. Perhaps either you have it or you dont. If you dont you might be nit picking and critical but for the fan such as myself and am sure others its always a great thrill. So you gotta ask yourself one question, 'Do you feel a kinship for subs'? If you do just get the flick and enjoy. You wont be dissapointed. Perhaps just for the lack on extras on the Blu Ray copy, there simply isnt any just some gizmo with the menu called U- control.
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Movie Review: Good formula Sub movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is fun to watch as it has all the elements and "subplots" seen in most Sub movies. They did not go overboard with excess mush or gore. The acting is good enough that you feel that you are there. The action and suspense is constant with no lagging or lingering. I am not going to critique the story incase you have not seen the movie. It would be nicer if they had shown the pictures of the actors with their names in the credits instead of just names on a blank screen.Movie Review: An oustanding movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is a fast paced world war two action/suspense movie. It will leave you on the edge of your seat the entire time. A simple story about a secret mission by the Navy joined with special ops to take the German Inigma machine from a damaged U-boat. Instead of a smooth mission (when are the missions smooth?) it becomes a chase and a fight for survival to avoid German attacks along the sea. Good special effects, GREAT sound, and a suspenseful movie!Movie Review: pure fantasy but fun
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is well acted but it's pure fantasy and I don't that's a problem. to criticize a movie that's fantasy is like saying 'run silent , run deep' is bad because it's fantasy too. This is just a war movie not claiming to be real history.
all the one star reviews should relize that and move on. This flick is fun and well done effects wise and noone involved with this should be ashamed at all. The blu ray looks great too.