- All
- New
- Pre-owned
5stars
82ratings4stars
6ratings3stars
1rating2stars
0rating1star
1rating
69 reviews
A Monumental Picture in Movie History
None of the American made war movies ever made before 1985 can hold a candle in quality to this epic. The tension, claustrophobia and psychological drama of these sea wolves unfolds with stark realism in sharp focus. These are not the idealised characters of most navy going movies with all sailors well scrubbed, shaved, manicured, smelling good and looking like they just left home. On the contrary, the men in Das Boot's German U-boat wear the war on their faces, salt in their beards, oscillating between the adrenaline rush of the hunt for ships they torpedo, to sinking to the bottom of the ocean, with depth charges exploding all around them and the enemy on the surface waiting to kill them.
Although nominated in six categories for Oscar's in 1981, it did not win any which is very strange given the breadth of its achievements. This picture is a must see for anyone who wishes to explore the reality of submarine warfare during World War II. Director, Wolfgang Petersen tells a story over 2 hours inside the belly of a submarine that will have you on the edge of your seat feeling like you are inside the U-boat with the sailors trapped..Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: wornoutkickscanada
Amazed To See , Director's Cut for a timeless classic!
I was amazed to see a director's cut had been prepared for this timeless film from Wolfgang Peterson. Over the years he has been known for good films, some international and some not. This film gets at the confinement suffered by a crew on a submarine, but also how things quickly turn about which frequently happens in war.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: zoom_books
Delivered as Promised Bran New…Great E-bayer. Good fair prices for some hard to get movies. Recommend…..Thx
Delivered as Promised Bran New…Great E-bayer. Good fair prices for some hard to get movies. Recommend…..Thx
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: workandplay.store
The Best War Book of them All.
I had watched two versions of the movie Das Boot and enjoyed them very much. BUT I was totally unprepared for the book. It is 500+ pages of captivating detail of submarine life and war drama.
When I was done with the book, I offered it to my wife to read. She reads a great deal, but has no special interest in mechanical detail or war, but she was captivated by Das Boot. What better recommendation could I offer, for either the DVD or book ?Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: decluttr_store
Great movie! Great story!
This movie tells a very accurate and compelling story of how the German troops, particularly the U-boats and their crews, became increasingly discontented with their leadership, their unbearable living conditions on board, and how they faced ever increasing odds of not returning home toward the end of WW ll. Excellent movie. Very accurate. One of my favorite movies. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: rwyatt012000
Superb at every level!!!
Remarkable casting, acting, and direction. A riveting story from the opening ping ping ping to the final devastation. Astonishing filming and special effects--completely believable--like a documentary. The story tugs at one's loyalties, especially when Germans destroyed the American convoy and the sailors were jumping into flaming waters. Use of scenes inside the U-boat, of the periscope crew outside, images of the turbulent ocean, and the land attack create "hold-your-breath" dynamics. Director brackets the story with portrayals of decadence at the beginning and pompous opulence in the penultimate banquet scene once they landed. Genius editing throughout. The message, that war is hell no matter the side, comes through loud and clear. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: jay19701
Das Boot is sehr gut!
Wolfgang Peterson's Magnum Opus. An excellent WWII combat movie depicting the U-Boat war from the submariners' perspective. The file has all the thrills, terror, and boredom of a combat cruise wrapped into 3+ hours. It can be slow but once the action starts, you won't be able to relax. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: mensclothingshop
German version
This is an awesome movie anout the German U-boats. It tells about the other side of WWII. It shows what life was like on the U-boat, and i don't see how they did it. Even though it was the enemy, you still could feel some empathy for them and what they went through. THIS is the only version to watch, i've seen the one dubbed in English but it takes away the reality of it
This was a great findRead full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: ricdeust0
Excellent Film!
Excellent film depicting life on a German U-boat toward the end of the war in Europe.
There is NO glory in war.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: decluttr_store
Excellent. One of the best Navy war movies
Best submarine war movie of all time. This version had English voice over which was very well done with a bit of a German accent. This was nice as it made the film easier to understand. One of my favorite war movies. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: second.sale