Lots of potential but...

Rating: 7/10 (23 October 2001)

This movie picked for theme the bombing of Perl Harbor by Japan,an even happening on World War II.Portraying World War II would be the most logic thing to do.But no we are introduced on a pointless romance. The best scenes were by far those including the Battle of England between the British and German airforces,the best at this time.It was a three-dimentional point of view alright.But no remark of the damage done in Britain during the battle. The Japanese were at the time already at war with China before Germany's invade on Poland.They were experienced in war and trying to create an empire including Eastern Asia and most of the Pacific.They had learned to sacrifice for their country and that surrender means dishonorment.By far the most prepared for war.Were in this movie do we see any of this? I would like to see more of Franklin Delano Roosevelt,the greatest among the American presidents.And more of the Battle of the Pacific,which was among the hardest of the war.No we emphasise on a pointless counter-attack. No mention of current events either.Just in December 1941 great changes were happening without at all being mentioned here.On December 5th the Soviets obtain Kalinin while the Germans retreat.It was a disaster for Germany.On December 6th Britain declares war against Finland(alied to the USA and Germany both),Rumania and Hungary.The declaration was an insult to USA.On December 10th Japan invades the Philipines,on December 25th they capture Hong Kong,defeating the British,During the month the Americans continue to retreat against Japan which obtains a number of American islands during the process.Any of this mentioned? The happy ending of the war doesn't even mention the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.In a historical movie accurance plays a great part.In this one not at all.And if you realy want to see a great movie watch Chaplin's a great Dictator.