2/4  Pearl Harbor
A film which could and should be an hour shorter. When the attack on Pearl Harbor begins, there are some stunning moments of action, but around the event is a love story. We are supposed to care about the 3 people involved, and the film sp... (read full)

2.5/4  Not as bad as most people would tell you
Yes the factual components of this movie are all over the place, a lot of what happens at the end is just a lumped up hero story designed to become a full circle love story. The acting in the movie was good for the most part. The acting re... (read full)

2/4  Pearl Harbor Quick Review
This was not so great. There's minimally good action and a predictable love triangle. It didn't do this important and tragic event in US History justice.

0.5/4  Pearl Harbor Quick Review
If You've seen Team America, then you know how much this movie sucked. They needed to stick to the facts, there was no need for a contrived love story.

2.5/4  Pearl Harbor Quick Review
If Pearl Harbor had taken the same stance that Saving Private Ryan did, it would have turned out much better. Instead, we're treated to a sanitized war and a love triangle. It wouldn't bother me if I didn't see this one again.

5/5 Special effects extravaganza with a great love story to boot.
  by Almostunbiased (The middle of everywhere)
If you want action this movie has some serious action. Will you have to fast forward a bunch to get to it? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes, great action.

If you want a great and unique love story this movie has it. Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett play best buddy airmen who vie for the same women's (Kate Beckinsale) affection. Without giving too much away through a strange twist of fate they both end up with the girl at different times and it seems like everything is falling apart when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. From then on out the movie takes a quick detour from Romance to Action and does so abruptly and amazingly. This movie makes you feel like you are there at one of the most horrific days of American history. The buddies of course must work together to save their friends and in doing so reach an understanding with one another before they both have to leave the girl they love to attack Japan with none other than General James Doolittle.

In the end this becomes a very touching thought out story that I enjoyed tremendously. There are a few side stories that seem forced, but overall the cast is fun and the story is excellent. The Blu-ray is excellent for both sound and picture.


5/5 Great movie and great video quality
  by K. Rodriguez
If your a fan of the film and are looking for the HD experience then rest assured it delivers. Even if you haven't seen the film, chances are you'll enjoy it.

5/5 Way Better Than Expected!
  by Michael A. Newman (New Hyde Park, NY)
I caught this movie on HD cable over the weekend and was blown away by how good it is! The acting was first class and the special effects were phenomenal. The story revolves around Ben Affleck and Josh Harnett who are best friends and both fall in love with Kate Beckensdale. Many people (myself included) thought that this would be a rip-off of the Leo DeCaprio/Kate Winslet story of Titanic. It is nothing of the sort. Though Affleck and Harnett are love rivals, they remain true friends throughout.

The story is loaded with several little subplots that happen during the attack and Beckensdale's character has some awesome scenes as a nurse trying to deal with all the wounded and being a calming influence on many fatally injured.

The story does not end with the attack but continues with a daring mission undertaken by Harnett and Affleck with an extraordinary performance by Alec Baldwin as their leader and trainer. The actor that portrays FDR is also excellent and has some great moments of his own. Each of these actors could easily have won an Oscar for their performance. Try not to miss this one while it is still free on cable!


4/5 Great story and picture quality
  by Daniel D. Emerson (South Berwick, Maine)
I've watched this movie a number of times via standard DVD format and now Blu Ray. This is a really nice movie to showcase your Blu Ray player and HD TV, I thought the picture and sound quality was astounding, and I'm fussy.

2/5 Dissapointing Blu Ray
  by K. F. P. Culotta (Apple's Backyard)
The two stars are for the Japanese approach into Pearl Harbor and the action torpedo sequence. The rest of the plot is worthless! On the Blu Ray version the images are not what I had expected, there is no DTS Sound, and what happened with all the extra features from the original dvd? Same dissapointing plots as Titanic, and Black Hawk Down. Hope the Patriot doesn't dissapoint me when I go see it in blu ray.