Trite and shallow.

Rating: 2/10 (26 August 2007)

If this were the only way to make modern generations aware of historic events, I'm glad it was made. However, the creators obviously think the audience is simple minded and grasping for familiarity. Yes, the Arizona is the most recognizable casualty of the depicted day, but the name was dropped so incessantly, you'd think it was the only one. That's the trend of the whole movie. Only the well known events are explored, and even then in a shallow manner. The dialogue is predictable and recycled, as is the plot. The imagery is excellent, but beyond that, I can find few other merits to this film. It is an excellent example of Hollywood's lack of hope in the intelligence of its viewers.