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35 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Village VoiceMichael AtkinsonVillage VoiceMichael AtkinsonIt's a simple pleasure watching an American movie that respects genre, knows its limitations, and genuflects at the memory of Don Siegel in the age of Spielberg.
- 80Film.comSean MeansFilm.comSean MeansFast-moving, watertight and firing from all tubes.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittFull of old tricks - cuts between worried faces and overheated gauges inching into the red zone - but director Mostow pulls most of them off with conviction and pizazz.
- 70Washington PostStephen HunterWashington PostStephen HunterIt pulps you, but it doesn't enlighten you.
- 63Boston GlobeJay CarrBoston GlobeJay CarrNever lets down, even if depth of character always takes second place to depth charges.
- 60The New York TimesA.O. ScottThe New York TimesA.O. ScottYet there is so little characterization that when the sub goes down, you may find yourself confused as to which of the supporting cast members lived through the torpedo blast.
- 60TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghIt's straightforwardly entertaining and a genuine nail-biter.
- 50Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovAustin ChronicleMarc SavlovU-571's plot moves like a rocket, never pausing for breath, and this works to a point, but certain events ... are glossed over in favor of more (exceptionally well-done) shots of exploding depth charges and topside battles.
- 50USA TodayMike ClarkUSA TodayMike ClarkOne would be hard-pressed to name another submarine movie that lingers so little in the memory two days after seeing it.
- 50Miami HeraldRene RodriguezMiami HeraldRene RodriguezIt''s loud and flashy and fun to look at, but you''ll grow tired of it very quickly.