U-571 [Blu-ray] | ![U-571 [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-SyCvk3NL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Jonathan Mostow
Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, David Keith
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  461 reviews
Sales Rank: 4286
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 116 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: MCABR61105012
UPC: 025195041775
EAN: 0025195041775
ASIN: B001B7CNY2
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: August 26, 2008
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/26/2008 Run time: 99 minutes Rating: Pg13
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Taut and gripping, IU-571/I follows the exploits of a fictional team of World War II U.S. submariners who undertake a secret mission to capture a German Enigma machine to decode German documents. Writer-director Jonathan Mostow (IBreakdown/I) tells an intense, economical tale, reminiscent of the best classic war films, while infusing it with modern sentiments. p Spring 1942: A crew of young submarine sailors are on a much-needed 48-hour liberty when they're suddenly called together and engaged in an expedition. At the helm are Lieutenant Commander Mike Dahlgren (Bill Paxton), Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey), and Chief Klough (Harvey Keitel). Other pivotal crew members include Tyler's Annapolis pal Lieutenant Pete Emmett (Jon Bon Jovi, proving his acting mettle) and Lieutenant Hirsch (Jake Weber), who, along with Marine Major Coonan (David Keith), organizes the mission. As much of the movie takes place in a submarine during WWII, there are inevitable comparisons with the technical masterpiece IDas Boot/I, but Mostow's masterfully shot tale can hold its own. p McConaughey's Tyler is believably earnest as he comes to grips with the reality, tragedy, and consequence of being in command. While this explosion-filled film consistently maintains its tense pace (as did the underrated IBreakdown/I), it also presents with surprising restraint a genuine human story--and the remarkable journey of an unexpected hero. I--N.F. Mendoza/I
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 461
 To add insult to injury... April 6, 2010
Andrew Ellington (I'm kind of everywhere)
Back when Bill Paxton was coming off of some great 90's work, Matthew McConaughey was trying to be seen as a serious actor, Harvey Keitel was starring in everything and Jon Bon Jovi was trying his hand at acting, `U-571' was born. Like so many have stated, this film looks great, it sounds great and in the end it is rather entertaining, BUT the biggest flaw is the most noticeable and the one that will forever mar this from being anything worth my time and attention.
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br /It's stupid.
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br /Not only is the film largely formatted for the taste of American's (who would have ever thought I'd ethically battle a Matthew McConaughey film?) but the script is obviously thrown together with the most preposterous of direction.
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br /It's almost as if it wasn't even trying.
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br /The sad thing with a film like this is that it is supposed to be serious and believable. When you are dealing with a subject as strongly enrooted as WWII you need to handle with care so-to-speak. You can't take so many liberties, and while some can be somewhat forgiven (I mean, I understand the `leaning' towards the American side of things since this is a Hollywood film made from the American point of view) they really should be. I mean, film of this nature should at least attempt to be honest.
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br /And what saddens me even more is that the film is reduced to a state of ridiculousness, with one impossible sequence after another. It's one thing for a sci-fi popcorn muncher in the vein of `Armageddon' to pull out all stops in the `preposterous' side of things, for a film like that is supposed to suspend our disbelief. It's another thing entirely when a film about a widely discussed and historically chronicled war is played with in a way that basically makes a mockery of a very serious and very controversial subject.
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br /If you're not going to take it seriously then don't do it at all.
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br /But, I guess the whole `starring Matthew McConaughey' should have been ample warning.
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br /So, in the end I have to say `skip this one'. Yes, the effects are solid and the overall tone and feel of the film is `authentic', but the film borders on insulting with its handling of the subject matter.
 Blu Ray Experience March 17, 2010
Volvi (Australia)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Aww cummon detractors, it wasnt that bad. Ok a little bit of far fetched "coincidences" here and there but overall highly entertaining with great quality transfer and great sound. Bubble sounds galore that would make any virtual submariner go ga ga. I have always loved submarine movies, always played their games since a kid in the arcade and on computers much later on. I reckon theres a dedicated following for films like this and Crimson Tide. I love them, I reckon I must have been a submariner in a past life. Never been on a sub but have always had a certain kinship for them. I reckon fans of sub movies know what Im talking about. Perhaps either you have it or you dont. If you dont you might be nit picking and critical but for the fan such as myself and am sure others its always a great thrill. So you gotta ask yourself one question, 'Do you feel a kinship for subs'? If you do just get the flick and enjoy. You wont be dissapointed. Perhaps just for the lack on extras on the Blu Ray copy, there simply isnt any just some gizmo with the menu called U- control.
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Highly enjoyable February 3, 2010
Maxtone Witherball
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
U-571 is a very good movie that could have, with a little attention from a skilled script doctor, been a great movie. As it is, it suffers from a couple too many plot holes, and strains credulity at times almost to the breaking point. All in all, though, if you've enjoyed submarine movies like The Hunt for Red October and The Enemy Below, I think you'll find U-571 worth your while. By and large, it's a well-conceived, well-written, well-acted, well-shot, and spellbinding flick.
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br /(Incidentally, I'd take all the pans from English reviewers with a grain of salt. I mean, it's pretty laughable that they're getting so up in arms over another country allegedly taking credit for their accomplishments. Robbing foreign nations of their cultural and other wealth was Britain's stock in trade for hundreds of years. Also, let's none of us fool ourselves: The U.S. did save the U.K.'s hide in both world wars.)
The Script is the Problem ... January 19, 2010
Hiyall
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros:
br /The picture and audio quality was superb.
br /Great special effects.
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br /Cons:
br /I thought the script was terrible. This WW2 sub film had all the typical "sub" plots like running silent, taking it deeper, engineers fixing leaks, and sending up an oil slick and debris field including a dead body. The unusual twists were utterly unbelievable.
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br /Recommend U571 for a Net Flix rental and buy something else.
 U-571, U-ROCK! EXCITING AND AWESOME! BLU-RAY REVIEW. January 16, 2010
Anthony #34;Is Blu for You#34; Scultore (NY)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am utterly shocked at how many poor reviews people have given this movie because they feel it's ridiculous! KNOCK KNOCK! The moment you decide to watch a movie you have asked to be entertained. That means you have willingly allowed yourself to escape reality a bit to enjoy yourself. In addition, if you didn't want to suspend reality watching U-571 you could have easily put on History Channel and/or Discovery to watch a black and white documentary of U-BOAT warfare. With that said the movie still captures what it was like serving on a submarine during WWII.
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br /Now that I have that off my chest...U-571 pays homage to the courageous men who served on Submarines and U-Boats during WWI and WWII. The story is wonderful and makes you feel like you are on the submarine fearing every depth charge and pulse pounding moment. The ending is wonderful and you will cheer and feel AMERICAN PRIDE! It ranks with today's modern sub classice like Hunt for Red October, Crimson Tide and K-19! Enjoy!
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br /NOW FOR MY BLU-RAY THOUGHTS: It looks and sounds better than ever! A true DEMO DISC! It felt like I was watching it for the first time again. The movie defaults to the U-CONTROL for some reason which gives access to making of features. This can be easily turned off. Not all special features from the DVD were carried over which is disappointing, but should not prevent you from upgrading. ABSOLUTELY WORTHY OF OWNERSHIP!
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