an edge of your seat thriller

Rating: Null/10 (28 May 2000)

Not only does "U-571" have star power but excellent jaw dropping action, nail biting suspense and explosions.
I did not come to see "U-571" because of Matthew McConaughey. I am not a huge fan of his nor do I think I will ever be, but I came away with a new appreciation for him and his acting skills.
Harvey Keitel is one brilliant actor that turns in another outstanding performance in "U-571". I will never get tired of Harvey Keitel movies because he is so good at what he does.
If I had to characterize this movie, I would say it was like "Saving Private Ryan" on a submarine because of the number of explosions.
The plot to "U-571" revolved around a group of sailors with a mission to recover a German enigma, which can transmit secret codes from the German ships to their home base.
"U-571" is one of those movies that puts on the edge of your seat without letting you know about it; that is how I felt as I was watching it. I truly did not know what would happen next and with each scene it just got better.
I don't know who to commend, the director for putting together a perfect movie, the actors for turning in one of the best ensemble cast performances of the year or the writer for making it happen. I think it belongs to each and everyone involved with "U-571."
If you haven't already seen this movie I recommend that you see it as soon as you can because it is one movie that does not deserve to be missed.