A great film. Don't listen to the critics

Rating: 9/10 (25 May 2001)

I enjoyed this film. It is a combination of a fictional love story and historical events and people. Dorie Miller (real sailor) is wonderfully portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. while Alec Baldwin does a decent job as Rafe's (Afleck) Commander (fictional character). The real impact of the film, I believe, is probably felt by those who were there during the attack. Living in Hawaii, I have been fortunate enough to meet some of these veterans and hear their stories at the Arizona Memorial. My only question after viewing this film is, "Why no dedication to the sailors, soldiers, and nurses who fought, died and survived this battle?" It would've probably been appreciated and seems like a simple token that should've been included. After all, Disney is cashing in on what happened to them and the horror that they saw. Final verdict three out of four stars.