Pearl Harbor (Vista Series Director's Cut)

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Summary: A Must See
Review: What a movie! I tend to agree with some of the reviews that it is the "Titanic of WW2" but still well worth watching. The few scenes like the parachute hanger scene (pretty much a copy of the car scene in titanic) spoilt it, but the 42 minute war scene makes it all worthwhile. I would definately recommend to see this film on the big screen just for this war scene. I never learned much about this tragedy, but just learned that it happened. Most of the history I learned revolved around Europe, and this film has certainly opened my eyes and created interest, even though it was "just a film" I can not wait for the DVD so that I can see the deleted scenes.

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Summary: Okay, if you like chick flicks...
Review: I can't believe how we've glorified Pearl Harbor. The war scenes, which are fabulous and well shot, are overcome by this gooey love triangle between a nurse, her supposed-to-be-dead boyfriend and his best friend. Want to understand what really happened at Pearl Harbor? Rent "Tora! Tora! Tora!"

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Summary: Love the hype hate the movie
Review: Hollywood can always be depended on to try and duplicate the success of any movie which was even remotely profitable. In this case Hollywood tries to reinvent Titanic by placing star crossed lovers, against a back drop of historical tragedy. The first hour meanders through a very unintersting plot in which Kate Beckinsale is torn between fly boys Josh Harnett and Ben Affleck. The chemistry between all the stars is non existant. Josh Hartnett is the acting equivalent of poster board, and Ben Affleck tries desperately to find something interesting to do. The movie doesn't at all deal with the events that led up to Pearl Harbor. The only cause the audience can find is that the United States cut off oil supplies to Japan there by forcing Japan to bomb us. We're the bad guys in this one line of dialouge which is the only thing in this movie that even remotely points to causation. The bombing scene is spectacular but by reducing this kind of tragedy to a spectacle the audience is salivating over it cheapens the tragedy of the event. Cuba Gooding Jr. is reduced to a minor role that could of been left on the cutting room floor. This movie would of been infinitely more interesting had it dealt with the attitudes of Americans leading up to Pearl Harbor, and the affects of War on the men and women caught up in it. Instead you get a three hour psuedo epic which doesn't even have the decency to deal with the issue of the holocaust and America's indifference toward it before Pearl Harbor.

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Summary: ... for 3h, pretty good deal.
Review: I liked the film despite its irresponsibility toward history. The combination of love and war was nice, because I don’t think war movies should be too heavy, after all, it is entertainment. The attack on Pearl Harbor was excellent, but was not as good as the hype made it sound like. I did not feel passionate, only impressed. The movie was not a failure---rather nicely tuned, the typical Hollywood fanfare with chewed over story line that usually leaves the population gratified; Neither was it a milestone ---nothing superbly creative, more like school work, with no disrespect to the cast and director. Go see it, what the heck! 6 dollars for 3 hour, good deal for me.

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Summary: Worth The Wait
Review: I've been waiting to see this movie forever, what with the big deal trailors and all, and I'm saying now that it was well worth the wait. Of course, critics are going to find something to slam about it, but the people's opinions really matter. It may not be historically accurate down to every last stitch, but people have to remind themselves that this is Hollywood and that it's meant more to entertain then to educate. They're not making a documentary, they're making a movie. Some people, though, may be dissapointed by how much of a love story it is (I wasn't, though, considering I'm a chick), but the extremely realistic action sequences make up for it. It's like the film makers were actually there the day it happened, and that it should give you a new found respect for all of that suffering that happened in only about two hours. Bottom Line : The love story is old fashion romance, the bombing is breathtaking, and the movie is all together made very well. The critics need to shutup. Go see it in theatres to get the WHOLE experience.

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Summary: All the elements of a good movie
Review: A touch of humor, wit, and a lot of power! When you see this movie, you'll know what I mean. I haven't found one person who hasn't wanted to see it again. Everything about it just makes you feel like you're part of the movie. I honestly was crying during several parts of it. But like many think, it's not a blood and guts war movie or a sappy love story. It's got everything you like about a movie in it. And all the actors are so real and their characters really come to life! It's definitely the best movie I've ever seen!

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Summary: Best Movie Seen in Awhile!!
Review: I am not a person to see war movies, or movies focused on a war. But my friends were going to see it and invited me to come. I went and I LOVED the movie!! I want to see it again! I think it is cool how both the guys fall for the same girl, and can still be friends, despite the rocky part. They were friends from childhood till death.

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Summary: love, war, death, life............ history
Review: This is a must see movie. It gives you are history, but makes it more personal. It seems like you know the people in the movie, and what happens to them happens to you. The love story included in the movie is heart-wrenching and the war scenes are phenominal. It displays love, courage, war and everything else you want to see in a movie. One tip is if you don't want to cry, don't watch this movie.

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Summary: Pearl Harbor....Relive the event!
Review: If you were there, it will take you back. If you were not, it will take you there. Very enjoyable and well cast. Once you get into the movie and its characters, you don't realize how long the movie is until it is over. I would recommend it to everyone.

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Summary: Pearl Harbor
Review: Pearl Harbor is probably one of the best movies I've seen. Even though it's long, every minute is worth it. Josh Hartnett and Ben Affleck play the parts of Rafe and Danny, air pilots, so incredibly well, and make it seem so realistic that just thinking about the movie brings tears to my eyes, especially if you add the beautiful music score. I am in love with this movie and I recommend everyone sees it, unless you are extremly bad at taking in sad stories. Enjoy!