Serioulsy, this has been the first time I saw this movie. Surely, not the last time as it really is one of the best movies I ever saw! Why did I miss it, as I'm almost thirty now? I thought this is just another submarine movie, predecessor of Crimson Tide or Hunt for Red October, formerly. How mighty wrong!
Now, Das Boot is incredible. I'm signing with my both hands under all ultra positive reviews on imdb. All these shots in tight interior of U-96 model, all open sea pictures, all this stressful moments underwater, when U-96 is on the verge of cracking into pieces 260 meters under sea surface...That simply kicks ass, you can't stop watching this movie!
Cinematically great, rich in sounds and great music, this movie tells much more than a simple story of seamen wandering sea surface and deep waters, hunting for allied ships, taking some damage and recovers, for the happy end. I'm not an overly philosophical person, and often I tend to see just the picture. But Das Boot moved me. The closing scenes showed me how hopeless, how cruel and how pointless war is. This is not what you get from just a movie. This is what you get from THE MOVIE.
And I strongly disagree with such commments. I felt strongly attached to Die Alte, to Werner, to the Chief, Johann and all the guys. Alle tolle Jungs as said in German. I will miss them till the next time I watch Das Boot. Recommend you to do it as well. Full, uncut version. 4h46min, full flavour THE MOVIE.
Photos copyright of Columbia Pictures
After watching, take a look at trivia.
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