Pearl Harbor (PG-13, 2001)

ur almost 13!

This movie depicts war in the most graphic, brutal fashion possible. In other words, it depicts war as it truly is. I think Pearl Harbor did an outstanding job displaying the horror and pain Japan's attack on Hawaii caused, as well as the true cost of war itself. Definatly the bombing scenes and shooting scenes are bloody-gorey, but what do you expect from a WW II movie? Nevertheless, I wouldn't let a sensitive younger kid watch it. The sex scene in the parachute hanger seemed a little uneccessary to me, but without it the very end wouldn't have made sense, I suppose. Still, I didn't like it, and I wouldn't let a kid watch it. Danny and his army buddy get so drunk that they pass out and miss half the bombing the next morning. I think that counts as overdrinking. The role models are good because they know their duty as men in the service, and their hearts are in the right places. They know right from wrong. Overall, epic movie.

This was rated pg-13 for a reason. It is too violet and loud for many of the younger audiences, My other son, who is 8, saw the T.V. version (TV-14)(it was my mistake to think is was edited) had nightmares for weeks about planes bombing the house in our sleep. 13+ ONLY or for very mature 12 year olds.

this movie was so sad. when the guy saved the other guy twice, buy jumping in the way, and then standing up to take the bullets... it was so sad and rly good!

This movie is definitely a good find. Touching, Intense, and Heroic, it'll keep you on the edge of your seats with a kleenex box in hand. However, despite the war and action sequences, I have a feeling more women will like this than men. It's cute, but entirely soapy, leaving it more on the side of great date movie, not inspiring action movie.

I can't believe there are parents on here freaking out about how it's not appropriate for kids. Why would you let your child watch a PG-13 movie? There is absolutely no indication that children under 13 should watch this film. If your child saw it and had nightmares, that's YOUR responsibility. Anyway, this was a beautiful film! I felt like it was pretty accurate. The only thing that annoyed me was the love triangle.

This is a brutally honest movie. The attack on Pearl harbor is brilliant, exciting, and devastating. Everything else in the movie is... pointless. Perhaps it's good to get to know the characters, but would have the movie been any less intense during the Pearl Harbor scene if we didn't know the central characters? Probably not. In fact, they should have focused much more on Cuba Gooding Jr. on the ship than the lame love story between Affleck and Beckinsale. Is anyone with me on this? I don't mean to bash any actor's abilities (because they played their parts great), but I believe it would have been more intense with Gooding Jr. at the center of attention. Parents: Please note that this is an extremely intense and violent movie, especially during the Harbor attack. In fact, I believe this should have been rated R. There is some love-making and plenty of language. Plus, some drinking is seen. What I would have rated it: R for Intese Prolonged Realistically Graphic War Sequences, Disturbing Images, and Language. Bottom Line: This is a great movie that could have done without a couple of scenes. Thanks for reading! - Movie Man

Like others say, it's excellent with the battle scenes, but cheesy with the love story- I couldn't agree more. Our social studies teacher let us watch it today. The beginning was basicly twenty minutes or more of the 'love' issue. But in a way, they make up for it when it came to the attack. You're basicly jumping out of your seat and it gives you chills. It keeps well with the story line when it came to the real historical event, and you're almost crying while seeing so many people die tragicly. I agree with WaterNymph- of course it's not appropreate for children! What was your first clue? I don't see why I'm bothering clicking the 'too violent' button, concidering that is the whole point.