Overdone,and yet enjoyable

Rating: Null/10 (27 May 2001)

I realize that any moviegoers shunned "Pearl Harbor" because of it's love story intertwined with the historical aspects of war. But most Michael Bay films strive to do that, and so I found it to be a good movie. Well actually, I see it a more of an experience in that to determine how good it is, it takes some contemplation.
I had been anticipating the release of this movie since January 2000. When I was watching, there was a large range of emotions. Happiness, sadness, shock, and a tinge of cynicism at some of the Titanic-esque elements. And yet when it was all over, and the loose ends had been tied up, it was a great movie. Ben Affleck continued his streak as one of my favorite film actors, and Josh Hartnett entered the running (I wasn't terribly impressed with a few of his other films). My only regret is that Alec Baldwin, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Jon Voight didn't have bigger parts.
To reiterate my original point, if you were looking for a documentary type portrayal of December 7, 1941, then you will not find it here. But if you're willing to see a love story mixed in with incredibly lifelike footge of the tragedy, then you will enjoy it!