Really people, it was not that bad

Rating: 8/10 (9 August 2009)

Yes it is not historically accurate, but when are movies word-for-word correct? I agree that there were some terrible clichés in it, but it was not that bad. The movie was not supposed to be an accurate depiction of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, rather it was about the impact of it revolving around the stories of two American pilots and the nurses stationed in Pearl Harbor. What I think I loved best about it was the music and visual effects. Hans Zimmer delivers beautiful and compelling music throughout the movie at the right moments. The visual effects (being 2001) were accurate. The actors too were good for the parts. Maybe there were some cheesy parts but you'll get that almost anywhere. Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett had good chemistry being best buds along with Kate Beckinsale as their love interests.