Two films in one and neither live up to expectations

Rating: 5/10 (13 August 2001)

The film, while named Peal Harbor, covers two war time events. The Japanese attack on Peal Harbour and the 'Dolittle' raids in April 42 on Japan by US bombers flown from carriers.
Really the film is just a triangular romance set during the war incorporating the above events.
Hollywood thoughtfully presumes, though not accurately, that pilots trained to fly fighter planes will obviously make expert bomber pilots.
The effects were good and the film does address the affects on the ground during the Pearl Harbour raid more than previous depictions.
Where the film really falls down is in over setting expectations. By calling the film Peal Harbor people will judge it as such. However the film is a romance set in a war.
If you want a film on Peal Harbour you still should watch Tora! Tora! Tora!
There has been nothing beter since.