Pearl Harbor

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: May 25, 2001

5.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 276 Ratings

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moviefreak12Nov 29, 2010

one of my faverite movies of all time. The love story is not as good as the titanics but still enjoyable. The bombing was by far the best of the whole movie and the ending will make you cry the first time you see it.

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stacyshystovskaDec 26, 2020

'Pearl Harbor' is a wartime drama that was directed by Michael Bay and released in 2001. The scriptwriter who worked on this movie is Randall Wallace. Before this movie, he wrote for such projects as "Braveheart" (1995) and "The Man in the'Pearl Harbor' is a wartime drama that was directed by Michael Bay and released in 2001. The scriptwriter who worked on this movie is Randall Wallace. Before this movie, he wrote for such projects as "Braveheart" (1995) and "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1998). The soundtrack was created by unsurpassed master Hans Zimmer, who also wrote music for "Pirates of the Caribbean", "The Prince of Egypt", "The Dark Knight", etc. The stars that played the main characters were Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale and Josh Hartnett. In 2003, Kate went on to star in "Underworld" and in 2004 she took on a leading role in "Van Helsing".

On 7th December 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, where the US Pacific Fleet was situated, leaving the US deeply shocked. It is a movie about war, love, courage and honour.

The trailer, which I have personally seen more times than I had expected, really made me, and I hope you, want to watch this movie. The movie length is 3 hours 3 minutes and to my mind, this is just right. You can watch it the whole thing in one go. Moviegoers won't be able to look away from the screen because of the stunning visuals and deep emotions that they'll no doubt feel. Both the main and minor characters are highly convincing and during the whole movie, they effectively engage with each other and what is more, with every member of the audience. You truly believe every moment.

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iamvladsoldanJan 3, 2018

It's my favourite movie of all time. The love story is perfect. I absolutely love this movie. I cry almost everytime I see it near the end.

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JessicaBAug 11, 2001

This is the best movie I've ever seen, go see it, its very good.

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EricaH.Jan 1, 2009

One of my favorite movies. Its a bit on the lengthy side, sure. But its made up of a really great cast which, for me, just brings it all together.

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mirandaoJun 12, 2009

I absolutely love this movie! i cry almost everytime i see it near the end, and when rafe comes back of course! i think the love story is bittersweet, and the film is marked with outstanding special effects during the battle scenes. the only I absolutely love this movie! i cry almost everytime i see it near the end, and when rafe comes back of course! i think the love story is bittersweet, and the film is marked with outstanding special effects during the battle scenes. the only minor flaws with this movie is affleck's mediocre acting and sometimes-corny dialogue. you should definitely buy a copy of pearl harbor!!… Expand

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GerronK.Jul 26, 2006

"Pearl Harbor" is an intricately made war movie. Forget the superficial romance and the especially bad dialogue in the first 30 minutes of the movie. It gives an intense perspective of what happened on that fateful day and what happened "Pearl Harbor" is an intricately made war movie. Forget the superficial romance and the especially bad dialogue in the first 30 minutes of the movie. It gives an intense perspective of what happened on that fateful day and what happened after. I enjoyed the movie a whole lot. It may have been 30 minutes shorter, but as it is it works.… Expand

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gm101Oct 19, 2011

Despite the lame love story, this was a very entertaining World War II movie (dare I say it, better than Saving Private Ryan). Not to mention one of the most patriotic movies out there!

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sgtandrew1799Sep 13, 2011

The movie was good especially when they play chicken with the zeros, the only reason i didn't give it a 10 was because, the story line was thrown off when the girl cheated on the main character.

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KarenmejiaNov 17, 2019

I love this movie. I think is too long but i really like Danny and Rafe's friendship. ❤

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RobwinzAug 7, 2020

Pearl Harbour is a pretty good war movie. The movie's got an interesting story, which is based off of the real events which happened on Pearl Harbour during World War II.

The acting throughout this movie is prettty decent but the dialoguePearl Harbour is a pretty good war movie. The movie's got an interesting story, which is based off of the real events which happened on Pearl Harbour during World War II.

The acting throughout this movie is prettty decent but the dialogue which is given from the characters who are in this movie isn't great, it feels very cheesy at times.

The love triangle relationship is built up very well throughout this movie and it works quite well.

Also, the pacing throughout this movie is so hit and miss, some of the moments in this movie can have some great pacing towards the build ups for certain scenes. Whilst with some of them, they've got the worst build ups for other certain scenes throughout this movie.

The action sequences throughout this movie are very explosive and they keep you interested in what's about to happen next.

Finally, the cinematography by John Schwartzman is honestly really hit and miss. He captures a few good scenes pretty well and when it comes for him to capture some of the action sequences, he's honestly so bad at it.

The score which was composed by Hanz Zimmer is pretty good. The score works really well with the scenes it's been placed with.

Overall, Pearl Harbour is a pretty good war movie. The movie's got an interesting story, decent acting, well built up love interest, very explosive action sequences and a well composed score by Hanz Zimmer.… Expand

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RyanM.Dec 15, 2001

Okay, so it's no return to the war genre from "The Thin Red Line." But, it is very, very, very entertaining. Its epic valor and powerful 40 minute bombing sequence are exceptionally executed. Also, the performances are surprisingly Okay, so it's no return to the war genre from "The Thin Red Line." But, it is very, very, very entertaining. Its epic valor and powerful 40 minute bombing sequence are exceptionally executed. Also, the performances are surprisingly good, Josh Hartnett surprised me as the third man in the triangle of love. Ben Affleck was solid (as he usually is.) And Kate Beckinsale! Wow! What a performance. I thought I was watching the next Susan Sarandon right in front of me. It is one of the most beautifully shot films I've seen this decade. And, even though it didn't make a penny in profits. it looks like it would?ve with it?s brilliant special effects. It?s one of the most amazingly put together films of the year, and its battle sequence it genuinely frightening.… Expand

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Toasty87Jul 16, 2020

Very slow at the start but got very interesting around the hour mark .

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Kdog152Apr 1, 2023

Another underappreciated film that got bad reviews for no good reason and a film where the critic reviews don't make any sense (though that's something we have come to expect with critics).
This adaptation of one of the biggest turning pointsAnother underappreciated film that got bad reviews for no good reason and a film where the critic reviews don't make any sense (though that's something we have come to expect with critics).
This adaptation of one of the biggest turning points of WW2 is well done and well written. I like how it was very accurate to the real event. An event that soon after, Japan seriously regretted. The acting was phenomenal and the attention to detail was great. Faith Hill's "There you'll be" was a good fit for this film as well and an amazing song.
The special effects were great for a 2001 film.
Nothing to dislike, there were very little negatives about this film.
It's not a masterpiece, but it's close to one.
Ben Affleck did a great job and so did all the other members of the cast. Ok, I have one criticism, it was a bit too long.… Expand

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