Yes, I know, this is history rewritten, but it's entertaining storytelling not a documentary, I mean, come on, who thinks that Abraham Lincoln was a Vampire Hunter after going to the theatre? Back to the movie itself. I've seen both Das Boot (German spoken with subtitles) and U-571. U-571 is the better entertaining film in my opinion. Das Boot has a very linear story, and apart from the same pumping music, it never becomes real exciting, more than that, it misses a compelling and gripping storyline. U-571 on the other hand has all the interesting and exciting elements you would expect from a submarine movie, including a very nice hunt sequence. If you want entertainment, go for U-571. If you want to know what's all the fuss about, watch Das Boot too. If you want authenticity, watch a documentary.
Review of U-571
