I'm Speechless & in Tears

Rating: 10/10 (1 November 2002)

I just watched Pearl Harbor for the first time. Heard it wasn't that good so I passed on it until I accidentally came across it on cable. My father-in-law passed away last year. He was a Colonel in the Airforce and he was one of the pilots that escorted the atomic bombs to Japan. I never fully understood what that really meant. I know I never will, but I wish to God that I would have seen this film before he passed away so that I could have had and shown a real appreciation for who he was. Sure the romance in the film is fluff, but the terror and horror and courage hit me like a ton of bricks. Had to give it a ten for allowing those of us who just don't get it - a strong feel for our nation's most horrific tragedy and the men who came forward in her defense. Thank you.