Movie Description
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.
| Credits | | Producer: | Jerry Bruckheimer | | Cast: | Jesse James, Jon Voight, Josh Hartnett, Leland Orser, Matthew Davis, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner |
| Details | | Edition: | Vista Series; Director's Cut | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, THX Sound |
Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Special Packaging
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35:1
Audio:
THX Mastered Audio
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Additional Release Material:
Additional Footage - 1. Super-8 Footage Montage
2. Animatic Scene Concepts from Michael Bay
Audio Commentary - 1. Michael Bay - Director
Production Interview - 1. Nurse Ruth Erickson
Full-Motion Menu
Bonus Feature - 1. "The Surprise Attack: An Analysis"
Making-of - 1. "Deconstructing Destruction"- An In Depth Conversation Among Filmmakers w/ Interactive Industrial Light & Magic Sequences
Featurette - 1. "One Hour Over Tokyo"
2. "Actor's Boot Camp"
Documentary - 1. "Pearl Harbor's Unsung Heroes"
Music Video - 1. Faith Hill - "There You'll Be"
Trailers
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Game - 1. Historical Timeline
Interactive Menus
Additional Products:
Other - 1. 4 Theatrical Poster Reprints
DVD-ROM Features:
Bonus Feature - 1. "Definitive Bibliography"
2. "Journey to the Screen", Theatrical release: May 25, 2001.
Editorial 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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