That means U-571 is an underwater, sea going, World War II, Naval combat picture with good guys and bad guys and no one in between. Matthew McConnauhey has the helm with the support of Bill Paxton and Harvey Keitel. U-571 is more about the events of the story than the effects on the characters. The underwater and miniature photography is first class. But you won't be drawn into this one completely - which is okay.
War is better as a movie than as a realism.
Don't be afraid to let the youngsters see U-571. There's not much close up, on screen violence, but you still get the idea. It's exciting and a pretty good yarn. I give it 2 and a half boxes of popcorn. As with anyone's reviews, mine are just how I happen to see it.