A great film

Rating: 10/10 (29 May 2001)

I don't know why all the critics abhor Michael Bay movies. They claim that "Pearl Harbor" is "Hollywoodized" and "not historical," but honestly, I say that if you want something historical, go watch the history channel or some documentary. Bay knows what people like, which is why his movies most always do well. I go to watch a movie to be entertained, and entertain me this movie did. It was the right combination of chick-flick and guy movie so that it could have universal appeal. I don't know if it was the actors on screen or the superb theme by Hans Zimmer ("Tennessee" on the Pearl Harbor soundtrack), but something actually made me feel for the characters. The action sequences were awesome, which goes to show what $150 million can do. I liked Tom Sizemore in "Saving Private Ryan" and wish that he had a larger role in the film, but I suppose that would have detracted from the focus of the story. I have been waiting for a Michael Bay/Jerry Bruckheimer/Hans Zimmer team ever since "The Rock," and I can't wait for the next one. Bravo guys!