Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

Hulkeasexo it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.

Taraparain Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

Billie Morin This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

leethomas-11621 Tense cat-and-mouse encounter in the South Atlantic. Terrific atmosphere created throughout. Interestingly it's the mouse that for me has the best scenes. Never was technical dialogue more fascinating. Strangely the German is given the role of optimist vs the jaded American Captain Mitchum. This movie goes against expectations. Hollywood adventure disaster at its best. Helped by good camerawork and sound effects.

a_chinn Taught WWII naval dogfight between US destroyer captain Robert Mitchum and German U-Boat commander Curt Jurgens. The Nazi's are certainly the bad guys, but they are treated with a surprising amount of respect, which was unexpected, though I suppose this picture was made 12 years after the war, so maybe that was enough time for Germans to be good again. Directed by song and dance man Dick Powell, he's crafted a tight muscular war film that I would rank as the best submarine picture up to this point.

gavin6942 During World War II, an American destroyer meets a German U-Boat. Both captains are good ones, and the engagement lasts for a considerable time.Interesting note: The 1966 Star Trek episode "Balance of Terror" is closely based on this film, with the USS Enterprise cast as the destroyer and the Romulan vessel, using a cloaking device, as the U-boat. It is reported that Gene Roddenberry later paid a fee to the estate of Gary Cooper, who owned the rights to the film.I enjoyed this film for what it is, but it tends to be the standard war film, which is not my favorite genre. That is my fault, not the fault of the film. I love them picking up singing and dancing on their monitors, and I appreciate Robert Mitchum for pretty much anything he does.

SnoopyStyle Capt. Murrell (Robert Mitchum) is new to the American destroyer escort USS Haynes. The crew is spreading rumors that the man is weak and sea sick. He soon shows his experience when the ship encounters a German U-Boat captained by Von Stolberg (Curd Jürgens). It's a prolong battle of wits in the Altantic.The movie is a bit too static in between the explosive action. The tension and the editing style is still old fashion. The scenes run a bit too long. The U-boat is a bit too roomy. It doesn't have quite the claustrophobic feel that other great U-boat movies like Das Boot. The most intriguing aspect is the human portrayal of the German captain. He's not the usual cartoon villain for that era. The use of a real destroyer and explosives are compelling. This is a great strategic-battle movie that inspires many others.