one would be crazy not to like this film

Rating: 10/10 (26 May 2001)

If I like the actors in a movie and the movie itself it OK, but but not that great I won't go to the trouble to see it in the theater more than once. "Pearl Harbor" has been in theaters for only two days and most people have seen this film once so far. I've already seen it twice and I love it more and more! I first saw the film late Tues. night b/c of a special situation and even in my tired state at 4 AM I was dangerously close to writing the production company to tell them how AMAZING "Pearl Harbor" is.
Some critics have said the only good part about the film is the actual bombing scenes of Pearl Harbor, but I believe the love story gives a face to the suffering for those, like myself, who are unrelated to the history. We have been removed from the pain and US History lectures aren't enough to comprehend the defeat, complexities, and final W.W.II victory started at Pearl Harbor. I believe The movie is a beautiful representation of the situations faced by all involved with a great cast, very real special effects (better than any other movie I've ever seen), and amazing camera shots that capture the emotions (e.g. blurred spots and slow motion to show confusion or devastation).