✗ SKIP — Not worth it

U-571

Name: U-571
Director: Jonathan Mostow
Genre: War, Action, Adventure
Released: 2000-04-20
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, David Keith

2000 · 1h 56m · War, Action, Adventure

IMDb 6.6 Metacritic 62 RT 67%

U-571 is a solid underwater thriller with plenty of tension and action sequences, but the middling reviews (67% RT, 6.6 IMDb) suggest it doesn't quite hit the mark of a must-watch. Skip it unless you're a dedicated submarine warfare fan looking for some popcorn entertainment.

Plot

In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.

Director: Jonathan Mostow

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, David Keith

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