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Pearl Harbor (Two-Disc 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) (2001)

Ben Affleck , Josh Hartnett , Michael Bay  |  PG-13 |  DVD
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,393 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale, Jon Voight, Ewen Bremner
  • Directors: Michael Bay
  • Writers: Randall Wallace
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Touchstone Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: December 4, 2001
  • Run Time: 183 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,393 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00003CXTG
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,213 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Pearl Harbor (Two-Disc 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition)" on IMDb

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"Journey To The Screen: The Making Of PEARL HARBOR"

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To call Pearl Harbor a throwback to old-time war movies is something of an understatement. Director Michael Bay's epic take on the bombing that brought the United States into World War II hijacks every war movie situation and cliché (some affectionate, some stale) you've ever seen and gives them a shiny, glossy spin until the whole movie practically gleams. Planes glisten, water sparkles, trees beckon--and Bay's re-creation of the bombing itself, a 30-minute sequence that's tightly choreographed and amazingly photographed, sets the action movie bar up quite a few notches. And in updating the classic war film, Bay and screenwriter Randall Wallace (Braveheart) use that old plot standby, the love triangle--this time, it's between two pilots (Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett) and a nurse (Kate Beckinsale) who find themselves stationed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, during what they thought would be a nice, sunny tour of duty. Then, of course, history intervened.

For the first 90 minutes of the movie, Affleck and Beckinsale find a nice, appealing chemistry that plays on his strengths as a movie star and hers as a serious actress--he gives her glamour, she gives him smarts. Their truncated romance--the beginning of which is told in flashback so we can get right to the point where he has to leave her to go to England--works, thanks to their charm. They're no Kate and Leo from Titanic (a strategy the film strives hard toward), but they're pretty darn adorable in their own right. Hartnett, as the not entirely unwelcome third wheel, squints bravely but makes only a slight dent in the film. Everyone else in Pearl Harbor--from Cuba Gooding Jr.'s brave navy seaman to Jon Voight's able impersonation of FDR--is pretty much a glorified walk-on, taking a backseat to the pyrotechnics and action sequences that keep the three-hour film in fairly constant motion. But when that action does take hold, Pearl Harbor is quite a thrilling ride. --Mark Englehart

Product Description

History comes alive in the unforgettable epic motion picture PEARL HARBOR, the spectacular blockbuster brought to the screen by Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay. Astounding visual and audio effects put you at the center of the event that changed the world -- that early Sunday morning in paradise when warplanes screamed across the peaceful skies of Pearl Harbor and jolted America into World War II. This real-life tale of catastrophic defeat, heroic victory, and personal courage focuses on the war's devastating impact on two daring young pilots, Ben Affleck (ARMAGEDDON) and Josh Hartnet (BLACK HAWK DOWN), and a beautiful, dedicated nurse, Kate Beckinsale (SERENDIPITY). PEARL HARBOR is extraordinary moviemaking -- a breathtaking reenactment of the "date which will live in infamy" and a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who lived it.

Customer Reviews

The events at Pearl Harbor are surpassed by "Tora, Tora, Tora." "tavison"  |  189 reviewers made a similar statement
The special effects during the battle sequences was very well done. Sonterro  |  127 reviewers made a similar statement
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79 of 85 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars I liked this movie - Too bad it's another MPEG2 encode January 30, 2007
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This movie was definitely one to show off the Blu-Ray format, but some corporate genius decided not to pay MS royalties for the use of VC-1, and they went with MPEG2 again on PH. Unless you have the sharpness dialed down on your set, or a 720p display blocking can be seen on this title pretty easily. If you're not sensitive to it then you're lucky. It comes through looking almost like a second layer of grain, but not the very fine grain of good film we're used to. I know some films are intentionally grainy, but rather than error diffusion (like real grain) this movie exhibits patterned grain. It is an artifact of MPEG2 block in motion.

Titles released on Blu-Ray in VC1 encoding have proven how much better they can look. Why won't they maximize the potential of the format already?
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40 of 47 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, but so so video transfer November 6, 2007
Format:Blu-ray
This movie is very enjoyable in plot and special effects. But, unfortunately the video transfer was poorly done in Blu-ray. If you already have standard DVD version, save your money.
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43 of 53 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A BETTER CUT & A GREAT DVD RELEASE! June 16, 2002
Format:DVD
The Vista Series has released the biggest and greatest DVD package ever assembled with "Pearl Harbor- The Director's Cut." The new 184 Minute cut is edited better. The attack sequence is more realistic and graphic, the reason for this cut's R-rating. And the four-disc set features hours of behind-the-scenes footage, two documentaries on the real attack and the Doolittle Raid, and commentary tracks from Michael Bay and Janine Basinger; Jerry Brucheimer, Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett and Alec Baldwin; The Director of Photography, Costume Designer, Visual Effects Supervisor and Composer. A great addition to the DVD collection. And if you think this is good, then get ready for the November release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring- The Director's Edition" four-disc set! Movie Grade: A+; DVD Grade: A+
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
I purchased the movie on Amazon as well but decided I also wanted to watch it right away so I streamed it! So easy to stream it live on my laptop! Love this feature!
Published 1 day ago by Kyndra
5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Set!!!
Who doesn't love Pearl Harbor??? It's a great movie, even if it's a little long, it's still a great movie!!! This set has a lot of extra features, 2 discs worth!!!
Published 3 days ago by Ben H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great epic
This movie is well done and has a little of everything so if you're not sure which type of movie you're in the mood for, this is a great option.
Published 11 days ago by Sara
5.0 out of 5 stars Hollywood gets it right
An amazing movie with true stories mixed with a little Hollywood. Tons of action and romance. Movie for all demographics. A must see.
Published 16 days ago by Eagle driver
5.0 out of 5 stars Pearl Harbor DVD
So very glad to have a dvd of Pearl Harbor......our OLD copy was from a VERY used set of VHS tapes that we bought from a video store that closed down so part of our movie was... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Tammy S. Nixon
1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst movies of all time
Poor acting, historical BS with CGI overkill. Good and historically accurate movies on this subject are Tora, Tora, Tora and 30 Seconds Over Tokyo, See those and skip Pearl... Read more
Published 19 days ago by R. Berrington
4.0 out of 5 stars Good film but bad DVD
Very entertaining film, not quiet accurate historically, but made for a goof movie. My problem was with this DVD...it skips and starts form beginning. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Keith Lawhon
5.0 out of 5 stars The movie is priceless
Again got a great movie for a great price. It's saves gas and a trip to the local department store. Very happy!!!
Published 23 days ago by Jessica Counts
1.0 out of 5 stars Too much soap opera, not enough action
I don't really like soap operas so this movie was a great disappointment for me. I suppose that "Tora Tora Tora" ruined it for me. TTT was all that "Pearl Habor" never was. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul K. Mckneely
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Some of the best acting I've seen in a long time.
I love history so this was a great movie for me to watch.
Published 1 month ago by David
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Does anyone other than me think that this is a truely touching story...
Sorry Megan but your on your own. Love stories set during war aren't uncommon, as a matter of fact there are tons of the damn things.

However, and even though I'm not an American, to take a subject like Pearl Harbour and turn it into this rubbish, it really does a disservice to every one of the... Read more
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