Had it, then lost it.

Rating: Null/10 (22 March 2004)

I saw the flick for the second time today and again, thought "What a waste". The attack sequences in this movie were second-to-none, and were the main ingredient for what would have been an unforgettable movie. The Japanese fighters approaching over homes and assaulting the naval base for 45 minutes was absolutely sensational. But Hollywood, you blew it with your typical love story crap and the over-hyped American patriotic s*** we're simply tired of on the big screen. Should have ended the flick after the bombing in Hawaii instead of dragging audiences kicking-and-screaming to Japan for the revenge attack. Talk about an anti-climax. Cheers to those who were responsible for the historical recreations. Jeers to the writers for all the other garb.