Where's the suspense? Where's the intrigue?

Rating: 4/10 (20 April 2000)

I've seen lots of good war movies over the years, and submarine-oriented plots are my favorites. U-571, however, was quite disappointing...
Sure, the acting is good. Sure, the music is good. But the screenplay apparently needs some work, because I was never on the edge of my seat. If a war movie is going to win me over, it needs to put me in suspense and captivate me. U-571 did not accomplish this.
The film certainly had potential, and I wasn't bored by it, but it was far too predictable and repetitive. I give them points for effort, but I'm awfully glad it was a free sneak preview.