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.
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Film.comSean Means
Film.comSean Means
Fast-moving, watertight and firing from all tubes.
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
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.
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.
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.
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USA TodayMike Clark
USA TodayMike Clark
One would be hard-pressed to name another submarine movie that lingers so little in the memory two days after seeing it.
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Miami HeraldRene Rodriguez
Miami HeraldRene Rodriguez
It''s loud and flashy and fun to look at, but you''ll grow tired of it very quickly.