An emotionally charged movie.

Rating: Null/10 (21 March 2002)

I tried to put off this movie, to pass it in the video store, but it called to me. I'm glad I gave in. This movie, although a lengthy three hours, tugs its viewer through many emotional ranges varying from comedy to romance to tears of sorrow as well as joy. It's cast shines, especially Josh Hartnett and Ben Affleck.
Ben Affleck, as Rafe, was commanding and confident. He possessed a mature worldliness as a member of the US armed forces and tender nobility as he fell in and out of love with Evelyn. Josh Hartnett played Danny with an innocent vulnerability. Danny was shy and brave simultaneously and charming as he fell in love with Evelyn.
The scene in the parachute hanger, while chaste, was whimsical and romantic. The ending of the film is a series of highs and lows that tugs with force at the heart strings. This movie was difficult to watch due to recent events that affected our country since the attack sequence lasts over an hour, but it is well worth it. An action period film and a love story. A great movie.