Unimpressed by this Americanised film

Rating: Null/10 (28 October 2002)

I wasn't impressed at all by this film. Especially when one considers the truth regarding the capture of enigma machines and code books by allied seamen - this bears no resemblance to the truth. In a typically American manner, reference is made to 'merchant ships being sunk on their way to England'. Americans don't seem to grasp the concept that England is one country and that Great Britain is 4 countries - merchant shipping was lost going to Britain, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. I found the acting to be a bit ham and unbelievable, with the exception perhaps of Harvey Keitel. I also thought that most of the action shots were a bit over the top and the film became extremely predictable.