U-571
A Filmfreak 8/10
Directed by Jonathan Mostow
Screenplay by Jonathan Mostow
Cast includes : Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Mike Dahlgren, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, Jake Weber
Basic plot outline: In the midst of World War II, the battle below the seas rages. The Nazi's have the upper edge as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. That is, until a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, and the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'. But masquerading as Nazi's and taking over the U-boat is the smallest of their problems. The action really begins when they get stranded on the U-boat.
Review: This was the first good film i have seen in a very long time. Everything about it was solid. The acting was great, the pace was brilliant, and the plot exciting. The action sequences were invigorating, and it didnt slip into that 'sentimental war movie' category at all. Highly recommended and great to watch.
