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Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
War film based on true story hailed as 'an absolute masterpiece' and the 'best ever made' is finally free to stream
A war film based on a true story hailed as 'an absolute masterpiece' is available to stream for free. Das Boot first hit screens back in 1981 and has previously been regarded as one of the greatest war films ever made. The film is an adaptation of Lothar-Günther Buchheim's partly-autobiographical novel about his experience working on U-boat submarines as a war correspondent. Das Boot follows a U-boat on its final mission, 'from heroic start to tragic end,' according to the synopsis, and those wanting to delve into the war drama can find it on Prime Video. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the BAFTA nominated movie stars Klaus Wennemann, Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, and Hubertus Bengsch. The film has received raving reviews over the years and has a near-perfect 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is an adaptation of Lothar-Günther Buchheim's partly-autobiographical novel about his experience working on U-boat submarines as a war correspondent One fan penned: 'Possibly the best war movie ever made. Simply breathtaking.' 'Absolutely one of the best war films ever made. The claustrophobic atmosphere under the sea is described and made to feel to the audience,' someone else added. 'And it gives the feeling of heroics of war just in order to make it clear how much the whole war is a waste of human life.' Someone else echoed: 'A masterpiece of a war film, letting the audience literally feel the claustrophobia from the insides of a submarine. 'Due to its tension it doesn't become boring a single moment.' While according to the Express, another said: 'Das Boot is an absolute masterpiece. Totally agree. When it comes to appearance, many Germans, especially in the north, tend to have more Nordic features. 'People from regions like Lower Saxony, Westphalia, and Schleswig-Holstein often resemble Danes in terms of phenotype.' Another fan wrote: 'Can I give this film 6 stars. It has all the emotion, it has the action and it really brings the horrors of submarine warfare in World War 2 to life. Amazing film!' The film has received raving reviews over the years and has a near-perfect 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes Though not everyone has been so impressed and one watcher penned: 'So boring... and I like long films!!!' 'One of best war movies of all time. Gripping moving and never lets you fully relax. Great story with ups and downs of life on a German Uboat during WWII,' someone else said. Though not everyone has been impressed and one watcher penned: 'So boring... and I like long films!!!' There's also a directors cut available on Prime Video, which is three hours and 28 minutes long, as well as a television series.
Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Where in Asia did a volcano cause travel chaos? Take our quiz
N ew doubts have been raised over the authenticity of a lost 'masterpiece' in the National Gallery, but do you know who it is attributed to? Elsewhere, a well-known singer has set their sights on breaking the over-eighties world record by running 100 metres in under 14 seconds. Do you know who? From a record-breaking lottery jackpot to the world's oldest father, see how well you've followed the headlines and post your score in the comments below.
Washington Post
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
The odd path ‘Expedition 33' took to becoming one of the best games of the year
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' is being hailed as a masterpiece in storytelling, which makes lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen's path in video games all the more unusual. The California native is a first-time writer, having spent most of her career as a private equity investor. She retired in 2015 to chase other interests. Five years later, during the pandemic lockdown, she saw a Reddit post from video game developer Guillaume Broche, an alumnus of France's games mega-publisher Ubisoft, looking for voice actresses. Bored and curious, she submitted audition tapes.
