Rating: 
Summary: A very misunderstood film
Review: When it comes to the subject of Pearl Harbor, Hollywood just can't seem to satisfy everyone. TORA TORA TORA was a commercial failure in its day, and has been maligned and praised by critics both present and past. Pearl Harbor seemingly continues that tradition. When a person compares this film to Saving Private Ryan and Titanic, then its somewhat reasonable to say its a bad film.
But such comparisons are like comparing apples and bicycles. Saving Private Ryan took place over a year after America entered the war, and in a very different part of the world. It also focused on the men in infantry. Pearl Harbor focused more on air warfare, so is it any surprise that there is less gore? As for comparison to Titanic, that seems a little far out. Is everyone going to assume from now on that every movie with a love story and a large scale tragedy is a "Titanic Rip-Off"?
How ridiculous is that?
Rating: 
Summary: How dare they?
Review: I am SO OFFENDED by commercials marketing this movie that capitalise on the sense of patriotism since Sept 11. How dare Hollywood use real tragedy to boost sales? They are playing on the public's feelings of loss, mourning and love of country. For shame! Had it been a worthwhile movie about Pearl Harbor, perhaps I wouldn't be so offended, but this is big-budget self-indulgence, not well-crafted drama.
Rating: 
Summary: this was a painful film...hurts the eyes, ears, and the rear.
Review: I went to this film on the very first day it came out it the hopes of a grand experience. When I entered the theater I met up with a friend of mine that had just seen it. When I mentioned I was there to see it as well; he simply told me, "Pearl Harbor is like have a three hour colonoscopy without any pain medication." To say the least he was right. What ensued was a great 50 minute war film mixed with a sad, tired, boring, predictable, poorly acted,(did I say predictable?) love story. I am generally a fan of Ben Affleck but this time around I would be ashamed to say I was. Through out the whole film he looked like he was reading his lines off of a teleprompter like in a bad soap opera. In fact the whole love story was like one. And my god Kate Beckinsale was awful, and don't get me started on Josh Hartnett. This film was so much like Titanic it made me sad to see it. The ONLY good thing to come out of this movie was the war scenes that looked breathtakingly good. But to make things worse there are going to be no less than two DVD versions coming out! One is even a directors cut! Let's hope that that version is at least an hour shorter. The price that most stores are attaching to it is only worth the actual bombing scene and the original teaser trailer. In case you haven't noticed I am not a fan. But don't listen to me if you like the movie chances are you and I wont agree. This review is just me spouting off my disappointment for what could have been a good film.
Rating:
Summary: Fools! All of you!
Review: Pearl Harbor is flat out enjoyable. Yes, the love story is overdone, some of the action is overdone, and there were a few liberties taken. However, I did not say Pearl Harbor was a cinematic masterpiece. It's just the type of movie that leaves you wishing you could watch it one more time (as long as you take a short intermission). The DVD features plenty of special features and provides just enough information regarding the actual events surrounding December 7. In fact, my only beef with the DVD is that there will be a special three disc version released in May. If you consider yourself emotional or patriotic, then I find it hard to believe that you would not be able to find anything to enjoy in this movie. Jon Voight is amazing as FDR and the attack sequence is disturbingly real (come on, it's rated PG-13). In the end, Pearl Harbor serves as an excellent reminder to what happened on December 7. Pearl Harbor may have a few too many explosions, or a little too much love, but it will still leave you in awe.
Rating:
Summary: Insult
Review: The movie billed itself as a historical recreation of this major event in U.S. history. Instead it was a love triangle story with Pearl Harbor as the setting. Most of the history in the movie was flawed. This movie is an insult to Pearl Harbor veterans.
Rating: 
Summary: Highly Underrated war film
Review: I went into this movie expecting it to be a waste of three hours, I came out stunned. With many comparisons being made to Titanic, this film far surpasses its extremely overrated predecessor. The movie's love story is far better than the cliche ridden schlock of Titanic. The care free relationship of Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale was reminiscent of the attitude in the time preceding December 7th, and then that of Josh Hartnett and Beckinsale just added more to the Drama of Hartnett's and Affleck's friendship and than added a bit during the battle and aftermath as well.
Onto the attack scene of Pearl Harbor, quite simply put, wow. The drama and intensity rivals that of the opening scene in Saving Private Ryan. Anyone who writes it off as simple special effects is incorrect. The attack scene perfectly depicts the confusion and the horrors one would imagine happened that early morning December 7th despite minor inaccuracies.
In conclusion, the movie may not be oscar caliber, but it was certainly very well made. The attack scene is one of the most spectacularily put together war scenes in film history and the romance certainly didn't hurt the film. If you haven't seen the movie yet I highly recommend you rent it.
Rating:
Summary: Awesome
Review: I believe that this movie is up to Titanic's standards. Although you will hear a lot of negative feedback about the movie watch it with a romantic heart and definetly a box of Kleenexs and you will enjoy this epic tale of Romance and Sadness about love being lost.
Rating:
Summary: Ouch.
Review: This is the worst movie I saw in a theater. No one with an iota of good sense should see it. It cheapens the historical event it intends to honor. Even the explosions, the one thing Michael Bay can do well, aren't worth watching. Spend your money on From Here to Eternity instead.
Rating:
Summary: What Were They Thinking?
Review: Beautifully filmed, stupidly written. Was there really a demand for a movie about Pearl Harbor involving people kissing amongst a cloud of parachute silk? Very disappointing. War movie buffs, stick with "Tora Tora Tora". Romance movie buffs, stick with "Titanic".
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Summary: It was a good thought.
Review: Unfortunately I believe this movie tried to cash in on the success of "Saving Private Ryan". Unfortunately it failed. As in SPR, "Pearl Harbor" used actual events but the story line did not concentrate on the events before and after the attack. Rather it chose a weak love story theme that ruined the film. Yes the attack scene was dramatic with some artistic license taken but it was still good. I think that this tried to be a cross of "From Here to Eternity" and "Tora, Tora, Tora". My advice would be to get these if you want a love story and a war story. Watch "Pearl Harbor" and take it for what it is, a movie, and not a pseudo-historical account.
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