U-571

June 26, 2004 B. John 278 Views

U-571 (2000)

A German submarine is boarded by disguised American submariners trying to capture their Enigma cipher machine.

Directed by
Jonathan Mostow

Genres
Action, Drama, War

Cast
Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, David Keith, Thomas Kretschmann, Jake Weber, Jack Noseworthy, Tom Guiry, Will Estes, Terrence ‘T.C.’ Carson, Erik Palladino, Dave Power, Derk Cheetwood, Matthew Settle

VHS

While the story itself is fiction, it was based loosely on some real events. I think that mix makes it a compelling movie. It was well done, and the tension was kept high throughout. Fun movie to watch.

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B. John

Records and Content Management consultant who enjoys good stories and good discussion. I have a great deal of interest in politics, religion, technology, gadgets, food and movies, but I enjoy most any topic. I grew up in Kings Mountain, a small N.C. town, graduated from Appalachian State University and have lived in Atlanta, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Dayton and Tampa since then.