Great Hollywood Film

Rating: Null/10 (28 May 2001)

I think critics has been reading far too many negative Pearl reviews prior to formulating their own opinions. Many comment that the movie has too many historical inaccuracies, not enough on the "why" of the attack, and simply too much fluff away from the action. Note: Movie buffs--those who go for the pure entertainment value: This movie definitely entertains and charms the audience. It is the classic (in the best sense of the word) fantasy film where, in the end, the good guy rides away with the girl on a white stallion. It is by no means a precise historical documentary. Nor was it meant to be. Let's leave that task to the History channel. It is a Hollywood love story wrapped around two friends loving the same gal. The "day that will live in infamy" is the backdrop for this great movie...3+ hours of technologically advanced entertainment. Sure, the action was top notch, but so was the story.
Without question, this is the best movie(A+)I've seen in a long time. Pearl Harbor 2001 should bring home all the academy awards.