PEARL HARBOR (2000)

War Romance Action/Adventure Drama 1940s

Cast

BEN AFFLECK JOSH HARTNETT KATE BECKINSALE CUBA GOODING JR TOM SIZEMORE JON VOIGHT COLM FEORE ALEC BALDWIN JERRY BRUCKHEIMER

Plot

Foolhardy for the Japanese and, let's be honest, a bloody godsend for non-fascist Europe, there really can't be many people who don't know what 'Pearl Harbor' means in reference to WWII, but if you don't mind your history a bit dodgy, here's a three hour refresher course. A transparent attempt to recreate the success of 'Titanic', Pearl Harbour is a horrifically misjudged slab of epic cinema, lumbering, badly scripted and with acting to match, the only real survivors are the special effects and massive set pieces. As a wet Sunday afternoon movie it just about does the business, but that's not really a recommendation, is it?