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6.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17

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  1. Nick
    Jul 31, 2005
    10
    It's one of the best movies I've ever seen!!!
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  2. JimN.
    Apr 29, 2002
    10
    I must admit: I am a tad prejudiced--I acted in Jonathan Mostow's first film, Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers, with Vic Tayback and Frank Gorshin--so, I've had the pleasure of seeing Jonathan Mostow work. Despite the lack of material, Jonathan's attitude toward "Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers" was professional. With a good script (U-571), Jonathan proves he is a quality filmmaker. Jonathan is the kind of director who likes to give actors the freedom to expand their characters. It's his confidence in the actors' abilities and his untethered control of each scene that make Jonathan Mostow an outstanding director and make "U-571" believable and compelling. I can watch "U-571" over and over, again, and I recommend everyone add it to their video or DVD collection.… Expand
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  3. PatC.
    Jan 6, 2004
    5
    Attempts to be both entertaining & historical - falls into the no-man's land somewhere in between.
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  4. KarlB.
    Jan 10, 2007
    1
    Politically incorrect film about American sailors finding the German Enigma Code. What a load of bollocks.
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  5. JaredC.
    Aug 16, 2007
    9
    It will have you captured in the experience and let you on a firm gripp throughout.
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  6. JD
    Aug 17, 2007
    4
    Pretty bad movie. Historically it's a load of crap. Watch "Das Boot". A much MUCH better German U-Boat movie.
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  7. Funkymonkey
    Apr 11, 2003
    5
    Watchable, historically inaccurate American fiction. Does not compare to 'Das But' in drama or claustrophobic tension.
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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    60
    Yet there is so little characterization that when the sub goes down, you may find yourself confused as to which of the supporting cast members lived through the torpedo blast.
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  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    It's straightforwardly entertaining and a genuine nail-biter.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    80
    It's a simple pleasure watching an American movie that respects genre, knows its limitations, and genuflects at the memory of Don Siegel in the age of Spielberg.
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