Humanity over History

Rating: 10/10 (28 May 2001)

While "Tora, Tora, Tora" is probably more technically correct,this film offers characters and situations (even President Roosevelt)that literally bring tears to your eyes.When I first heard the plot of this film I said "The Longest Day" had no love interest nor did "Private Ryan" ; but the absolute humanity in this film overpowers powerful special effects.I had serious reservations about the story line and the lack of historical accuracy(i.e. being extremely kind to Admiral Kimmell);but this film made a believer out of me.