Holy Cow!!! It's a hit!

Rating: 9/10 (25 May 2001)

This story took me through every spectrum of the emotional scale. I was pleasantly surprised by the performances of these actors. First, the weaknesses: The story line was a bit predictable. Also, there were so many characters it was difficult to give the depth that each one deserved. That aside, the movie was astounding in it's visual effects. The airplanes and battleships seemed so authentic I almost felt as if I was there. Director Jerry B.'s choice of colors gave the movie a timeless feeling. The historical significance of the time was well documented. Jon Voight's FDR was so on the money. (He is such a great actor!) Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett were convincing as the best friends for life turned fighter pilots. Kate Beckinsale is so beautiful as the love interest. Cuba Gooding's part could have been expanded upon a bit more. His acting was inspiring. Alec Baldwin gave a "dark-night" feel to his portrayal of the flight commander. He will always be "The Shadow" to this writer. Mako is wonderful as the doubt consumed Japanese Admiral Yamamoto. High marks to James King and Dan Ackroyd for their respective supporting roles. It was Titanic Vs. Saving Private Ryan. AWESOME!