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- flavo4328 grudnia 2025U‑571 has all the ingredients of a strong wartime thriller: an impressive cast of rising talent supported by seasoned actors, excellent special effects, and a narrative that moves with confidence. On a purely cinematic level, it’s tense, polished, and engaging. However, as a veteran and a fan of military history, it’s hard to overlook the film’s biggest flaw—its complete disregard for the real events surrounding the capture of the Enigma machine. Instead of honouring the genuine heroism of those who actually carried out the mission, the film invents an American‑led operation, rewriting history for dramatic effect. That creative liberty doesn’t just stretch the truth; it undermines the real sacrifices made by others. While the movie works as entertainment, its historical inaccuracy is too significant to ignore. For that reason, I can’t in good conscience rate it highly, despite its technical strengths.
- viktorsmi29 listopada 2025One of the more underappreciated movies of its time. The biggest crime this movie commits is using real vessel names for a completely fictional story. However, this is not a documentary, it is a work of fiction based on multiple war stories. It is in fact an action movie set in a submarine. Practical effects are much appreciated, albeit they may have affected the "historical accuracy" some people look for. However, if you accept this movie is a work of fiction, then it's just a fun ride all around. Solid acting by McConaughey, Keitel and Paxton, with everyone else doing great job. I'm not sure why Bon Jovi got one of the top billings when he's barely in the movie.
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U-571 was released on 20 kwietnia 2000.
U-571 was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
U-571 has a runtime of 1 h 56 min.
U-571 was produced by Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis.
Umieszczona w realiach II Wojny Światowej opowieść o śmiałej, ściśle tajnej misji zdobycia pilnie strzeżonej, należącej do nazistów maszyny kodującej. Członkowie załogi amerykańskiej łodzi podwodnej mają udawać Niemców, by dostać się na pokład U-boota i wykraść bezcenną maszynę. Nieoczekiwany splot okoliczności powoduje, że zostają uwięzieni w niemieckiej łodzi podwodnej, w głębi nieprzyjaznych wód, z dylematem - jak obsługiwać obcą łódż. Los tych dziewięciu marynarzy, tak jak wynik ich misji, będzie zależał od tego, czy wykażą się braterstwem, instynktem, umiejętnością pokonania własnych lęków i zdolnością walki z czasem.
The key characters in U-571 are Lt. Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey), Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren (Bill Paxton), CPO Henry Klough (Harvey Keitel).
U-571 is rated 12.
U-571 is an Action, Adventure, Wojenny film.
U-571 has an audience rating of 6.1 out of 10.
U-571 had a budget of 62 mln USD.
U-571 has made 127,7 mln USD at the box office.