Review of Above Us the Waves (1955) by Paul D — 17 Sep 2008

A true story given the post war hero treatment. A dated but entertaining tale in British movie history.

This review of Above Us the Waves (1955) was written by Paul D on 17 Sep 2008.

Above Us the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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By Adam D (1,043) on 26 Mar 2010

Wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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By Matt . (292) on 24 May 2009

Bit of an odd movie here, about the British trying out some new technologies to try to get at the Germans during WWII…

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 17 Sep 2008

Stirring British derring-do - based on true events during WW2. Still enjoyably told, if obviously dated - a classic British war flick…

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By Ilsa W (298) on 10 Jun 2008

Dated, uninspiring stuff. Surely if they were torpedoing the Tirpitz they might find at least one submarine that worked…

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