Review of U-571 (2000) by Henrik S — 27 May 2011
I am usually not that bothered when it comes to historical accuracy, especially in films which are evidently set in alternative universes or a fictional framework of reference but this insulting, blatant and utterly moronic depiction of American soldiers in WWII is one of the most awful films I have seen in years.
I will spare you the details but I will quote a German Submarine captain who was aksed about the historical details regarding this film: "There were submariens in the Atlantic during the second World War, they got that right". The film is an excercise in moronic, all-American propaganda and pits a bunch of fancy Cowboys against hordes of blabbering Germans who are depticted as inhumane savages. What else can you expect in a film featuring Bon Jovi ?
The characters are just empty puppets, blurting out your usual submarine commands and racist comments, while looking seriously into that spot in the distance just above the lens of the camera.
Horrible experience, stay away from it.
HX.
This review of U-571 (2000) was written by Henrik S on 27 May 2011.
U-571 has generally received positive reviews.
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