U-571 (Collector's Edition)
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Actor: Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Matthew McConaughey, Thomas Kretschmann, Tom GuiryBrand: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAIN.
Cinematographer: Oliver Wood
Composer: Richard Marvin
DVD: 2 Layers, Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 2.35:1
Running Time: 117 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2000-10-24
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of U-571 (Collector's Edition)
Movie Review: Breaking through the German's codes
Summary: 4 Stars
Captain Dahlgreen (Bill Paxton), Mr. Tyler (Matthew McCougnehey), and a hard-nosed Master Chief (Harvey Keitel) lead a group of sailors aboard an American submarine during WWII. Prior to disembarkment, they are boarded by two military intelligence officers with knowledge of a German submarine, a U-Boat, that possibly has the Enigma onboard, a powerful encryption/decryption device through which secret German messages can be intercepted and used against the enemy.
Upon locating the enemies, the plan is to forcibly board the U-Boat, grab the Enigma, and sink the enemy ship. With any luck, the Germans will not know their device has been stolen, and the allies can take advantage of the communication breach to turn the tide in the war.
The plan is going perfectly and all German prisoners have been transferred to the U.S. vessel. The last remaining people are making the transition from enemy ship to ally ship when an unidentified German U-Boat sneaks up on the action and fires a torpedo into the broad-side of the U.S. ship, destroying it on impact. From there it's a cat and mouse game between the subs, as the Germans try to sink their own ship in order to save their secret. Meanwhile, the Americans have to contend with not only the German line of ships - inconveniently between the Americans and the nearest safe-haven, England; but they're also battling a wounded, sitting-duck of a sub, and possible saboteurs in their midst.
The tense action is palpable, and there is a definite feeling of claustrophobic fear as the sailors attempt to descend before the enemies can sink them. The dark, cold water can suck the air and life out of a person, and the men reflect that realism with every bead of sweat, every hushed voice, and every furrowed brow that acknowledges the deep, surrounding oceans.
Great sub movie with tons of action. It's a must have for any military-movie collection.
Summary of U-571 (Collector's Edition)
Taut and gripping, U-571 follows the exploits of a fictional team of World War II U.S. submariners who undertake a secret mission to capture a German Enigma machine to decode German documents. Writer-director Jonathan Mostow (Breakdown) tells an intense, economical tale, reminiscent of the best classic war films, while infusing it with modern sentiments.Spring 1942: A crew of young submarine sailors are on a much-needed 48-hour liberty when they're suddenly called together and engaged in an expedition. At the helm are Lieutenant Commander Mike Dahlgren (Bill Paxton), Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey), and Chief Klough (Harvey Keitel). Other pivotal crew members include Tyler's Annapolis pal Lieutenant Pete Emmett (Jon Bon Jovi, proving his acting mettle) and Lieutenant Hirsch (Jake Weber), who, along with Marine Major Coonan (David Keith), organizes the mission. As much of the movie takes place in a submarine during WWII, there are inevitable comparisons with the technical masterpiece Das Boot, but Mostow's masterfully shot tale can hold its own.
McConaughey's Tyler is believably earnest as he comes to grips with the reality, tragedy, and consequence of being in command. While this explosion-filled film consistently maintains its tense pace (as did the underrated Breakdown), it also presents with surprising restraint a genuine human story--and the remarkable journey of an unexpected hero. --N.F. Mendoza
U-571 is an action-packed white-knuckle story about an American submarine crew s battle against time - and their own fears - while carrying out a daring mission to capture a top secret encrypting device from a Nazi U-boat.System Requirements:Starring: Bill Paxton Matthew McConaughey Harvey Keitel Jack Noseworthy Jon Bon Jovi and Matthew Settle. Directed By: Jonathan Mostow. Running Time: 117 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 2000 Universal Distribution Corp.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG-13 UPC: 025192078521 Manufacturer No: 20785
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