" All we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and filled him with anger "

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2009)

There are many ways to recall a historical event. You can call for a celebration, throw a parade or recreate it in a movie. The bombing of Pearl Harbor which took place on December 7th, 1941 is one American will never forget and is yearly commemorated. This tragic event has been immortalized on film and attests to it's importance. This film " Pearl Harbor " is the latest remake and for this reviewer one of the finest. The event itself has so many historical statistics one weeps. Further, the sorrow is very vivid in the minds of many survivors living today. Taking only a few hours, the attack did not last very long due to the caution expressed by the attacking Japanese. Indeed, the attack is used as a backdrop to the Romantic love story embedded within the memorable day. Destined to become pilots, two farm boys Capt.Rafe and Capt. Dan Walker (Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett) emerge as adults fliers and exhibit the courage, fortitude and courage prominent in the American Army/Air Corps. of the 1940's. Kate Beckinsale plays Nurse Lt. Evelyn Johnson the love interest of both men. Adding to the collection of major stars which enhance this movie are some real heavyweights, like Jon Voight, Alec Baldwin, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tom Sizemore and Dan Aykroyd. Although, the film is seen as a 'bit' long, (3 Hrs) the action sequences more than make up for it. All in all, the movie packs an explosive punch with it's Aeriel action, fantastic combat footage and its touching human drama. In time, it should have very little trouble becoming a great Classic. Well done! ****