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Director Michael Bay (ARMAGEDDON, THE ROCK) uses a tragic romantic triangle to set the stage for the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in this epic tale of love, loss, and patriotism. When Evelyn (Kate Beckinsale), a beautiful Navy nurse, meets dashing ace Army fighter pilot Rafe (Ben Affleck), the two fall madly in love, only to be separated abruptly when he is called upon to help fight the war in Europe. Unforeseen circumstances lead Evelyn into the arms of Danny (Josh Hartnett), another fighter pilot and Rafe's best friend since childhood. In the meantime, the Japanese military is planning the surprise early morning raid on Hawaii that will pull the United States into World War II. Spectacular special effects vividly recreate the attack in devastating detail as bombs explode, torpedoes shoot through the water, and bullets fly, shaking tranquil Pearl Harbor to its core. Bay deftly captures the patriotism and the loss of innocence of the young men and women who were suddenly thrust into the war. Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jon Voight, Alec Baldwin and Mako also star in this tribute to both the fallen and the survivors of one of the most horrific tragedies ever to occur on American soil.
Film Notes
Theatrical release: May 25, 2001.
Industry Reviews
"...The aerial combat is thrillingly executed, and Mr. Bay has clearly mastered some tricky war-picture techniques..."
New York Times - A. O. Scott (05/25/2001)
"...[Featuring] an excellent turn by Jon Voight....It's an extravaganza worth seeing..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (05/25/2001)
"...[The film] combines razzle-dazzle pyrotechnics with high-grade visual effects..."
Variety - Todd McCarthy (05/28/2001)
"...Bay's staging is spectacular but also honorable in its scary, hurtling exactitude..."
Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (06/01/2001)
"...A blockbuster entertainment that has passion, valor and tremendous action..."
Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (05/25/2001)
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