Not as bad as you think

Rating: Null/10 (7 May 2003)

I first saw Pearl Harbour two years ago when it was at the cinemas. I now own a copy on DVD and have seen it many times since.
The main problem with this movie is that it tries too hard to be a "blockbuster" and tries to include all demographics.
About half of the film is a war film, which in itself is brilliant. If this was the movie alone, it would be getting very good reviews. The 30 minute attack on Pearl Harbour is some of the best pieces of film ever made.
The problem lies with the other half. While us guys are satisfied watching things blow up, the movie tries to offer a love story for the female audience. However, the whole love triangle plot is corny and unnecessary. This part of the movie really sinks it.
Having said all that, it is still well worth putting up with the love story to watch a great war film. It's nothing like Saving Private Ryan, but it's still good.
The casting of Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale was great; but Ben Affleck, well, need I say more.