U-571

Theatrical Release Date: 2000 04 21 (USA)

UPC: 025192146145

Studio: Universal Studios

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Questionable for Children, Adult Language, War Violence, Suitable for Teens]

Summary: In this World War II action thriller, American reconnaissance agents learn that a German submarine is sinking. The doomed ship carries an Enigma Machine, a special coding device that allows high-level Axis forces to send messages that can't be read without a similar encryption mechanism. Obtaining a working Enigma device would be invaluable for the Allied war effort, so a U.S. sub is sent out to rescue the machine. However, German forces have already picked up the sub's distress signal and are en route to rescue their comrades. U-571 features a distinguished cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, and Jon Bon Jovi. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: War

Awards: Best Sound – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Sound – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Sound – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Sound – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Sound Effects Editing – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

U-571

Format: Blu-ray

Release Date: 05/01/2012

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Language(s) English,French,Spanish

Subtitles: English,French

Karl Williams

Writer-director Jonathan Mostow follows up his impressive work on the underrated thriller Breakdown (1997) by creating this gripping, pulse-pounding World War II submarine adventure. While the movie's sparse character development is limited to its square-jawed, all-American lead (Matthew McConaughey), and some supporting players (portrayed by Jon Bon Jovi and David Keith virtually disappear from the story), U-571 is a rip-roaring war picture. Mostow's script and direction while sometimes recycled, keep tension appropriately high, the film's performances are surprisingly acceptible, and every aspect of the production -- from model work to costumes -- lends an air of scrupulous authenticity. The blitz-style tapestry of sound created by Johnny Johnson has to be singled out as one of the year's finest examples of that specific art form. Although barely making a profit on its budget and inspiring political enmity in the United Kingdom for its transformation of real-life British heroes into Americans, U-571 is another solid, fast-paced B-picture for Mostow and an artistic success. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Dino de Laurentiis  Producer 
Richard Marvin  Composer (Music Score) 
Martha de Laurentiis  Producer 
Sam Montgomery  Screenwriter 
Jonathan Mostow  Director 
Jonathan Mostow  Screenwriter 
Hal Lieberman  Executive Producer 
David Ayer  Screenwriter 
Matthew McConaughey  Actor 
Bill Paxton  Actor 
Harvey Keitel  Actor 
Jon Bon Jovi  Actor 
Jake Weber  Actor 
David Keith  Actor 
Terrence "T.C." Carson  Actor 
Jack Noseworthy  Actor 
Tom Guiry  Actor 
Thomas Kretschmann  Actor 
Matthew Settle  Actor 
Erik Palladino  Actor 
Dave Power  Actor 
Will Estes  Actor 
Derk Cheetwood  Actor 

Country: USA