The Facts May Be Off, But Is It Wrong?

Rating: 9/10 (11 November 2005)

"December 7, 1941 - A day that shall live in infamy"
This movie isn't the first and only that has steered away from the truth and replaced it with fictional characters and plot line (Titanic is the best example). As far as doing so you can't go wrong if you plot your course right and make both reality and fiction come together.
It's also the mixture of power and emotion brought to the screen that can make up for all the misplaced factual errors. Bay knows his stuff. He created a particular pace and time that had a great chemistry with it all in the final screening. The cheer vision is one that wasn't taking lightly. It surly wasn't dull and definitely was mistreated.
I'm finding it hard to fathom the critical comments on this movie where as a movie such as Titanic was highly appreciated. I myself didn't like Titanic, it misguided all what I have said and it turned out to be a real mess.
When it comes down to the acting, I'll come right out and say I think they all had great performances. We can't seem to pass the mixture of opinions when we talk about Ben Affleck's acting skills. I find him to have a natural talent for acting, not so much of a creative talent. That doesn't bother me in the least for this particular movie. Kate Beckansile is so gorgeous you can overlook her acting, Josh can be said the same way for the opposite sex. I'm not implying that their acting was out of line. I think their work was just fine.
All in all I'm am disappointed for all who don't take this movie for what it delivers, instead trying to learn the actual history. If that's what you're into there are plenty of documentaries out their for you.
****/**** stars
Pearl Harbor (2001): Rated PG-13 for sustained war violence and disturbing images of wounded, brief sensuality and language