Predictable, yet very suspenseful

Rating: Null/10 (19 April 2000)

Despite the very predictable nature of films such as these (hero usually never dies, always happy ending, etc.), I found myself at the edge of my seat filled with suspense. Rationally, I knew that in the end, all will be good - but emotionally, my heart is pounding and adrenaline rushing.
I'm not an expert on submarine warfare, and there are a few places where the movie seems to depart from reality, but overall there is a strong impression of an authentic performance. I have a really old DOS WWII submarine simulation game, and after watching this movie, I could not wait to return home to fire up my computer and play that game again.
In short, an excellent thriller.