It's not a history lesson

Rating: 8/10 (18 April 2000)

No one ever said it's 100% historically accurate. That's why it's a movie on the big screen with professional actors and not a filmstrip from my 7th grade history class. This is a white-knuckle thrill ride with tense moments galore. Sure, some creative liberties were taken. But I think the realism of the sub scenes is a testament to the submariners to whom the film is dedicated. And if adding some drama allows the story of their real-life sacrifices to be shared by more people, so much the better. U-571 is a blast. Just remember to come up for air.