Review of U-571 (2000) by Spangle — 19 Dec 2015
U-571 has a lot going for it. Now, it may not be the most historically accurate film ever made, but is certainly damn good entertainment. Incredibly tense and thrilling, there is rarely a moment you are not clinging to the edge of your seat for dear life.
The tension built by director Jonathan Mostow certainly pays off too, with a great third cast. Additionally, the sound in this film is fantastic. It nearly surrounds you and would be a fantastic film for IMAX nowadays.
The cinematography is also very good, as is the cast led by Matthew McConaughey, Harvey Keitel, and Bill Paxton. Now, U-571 certainly is not a groundbreaking film in any way, but that does not mean it is bad.
Quite the opposite actually, as it manages to entertain throughout even if the path it takes it quite familiar.
This review of U-571 (2000) was written by Spangle on 19 Dec 2015.
U-571 has generally received positive reviews.
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