If you liked “Das Boot” you should really watch “Die Brücke” (h t t p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Br%C3%BCcke_(film)). Critics say, that it’s one of the hardest, most bitter anti-war films ever shown in cinemas.
Do you know where I can find it with English subtitles?
I don’t usually like to see movies with subtitles, but when I first saw this movie, I was totally blown away. I totally forgot I was reading subtitles - it was that good. I saw it later with English dubbing and it didn’t have the same impact. I am not particularly a fan of war movies, but this is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Thanks, mastercharles, for reminding me of it. I bet the blu-ray version is incredible. Does it include both the German and English audio, and the English subs? TIA
@mastercharles:
For any fans of the war film genre, Wolfgang Petersen’s 1982 film DAS BOOT was just digitally remastered for Blu-ray. I now own both the original and the new director’s cut. If you own, the original, I still recommend looking into it. If you own neither or haven’t seen it, do yourself a favor and watch the film. You won’t be disappointed. LA Times has called it “the most convincing war movie ever made.”
*And fyi, the Blu-ray extras are incredible. Bonus features include:
- full commentary with Wolfgang Peters
- extensive documentary footage from filming in 1981
- overviews of the control and captain’s room, and then some.