great if you can stomach it

Rating: Null/10 (14 February 2002)

Jerry Bruckheimer has something that he adds to every movie he produces. I cant really describe it, but its always there. Whatever it is, I find it hideous and irritating. Through "Pearl Harbor", "Armageddon", and "Black Hawk" i sat and wondered, "what the hell is happening?!".
Now maybe crucial parts of the film have drifted over my head without me comprehending them, but it seems that in all these films the characters do something out of context and totally unmotivated (mini-gun crap from "Armageddon" or POW scene from "Black Hawk"). And none of these films, not even "Black Hawk", were able to draw me in and make feel for the characters.
One thing that "Black Hawk" does have going for it, are the amazing action sequences. While they are bogged down by the meandering feel of the movie, the cinematography is excellent. You may be reminded of "Gladiator"(also dir. by Ridley Scott) when the fighting starts to get intense.
So, if you can stomach the poisoness touch of Jerry Bruckheimer, your in for a real treat. A fan of war/action movies should see it. Just dont expect anything on the level of "Saving Private Ryan" or "Apocalypse Now".