The war drama of 2001 Pearl Harbor hits Tubi this September, offering audiences another chance to relive one of the most polarizing films of its time.
Michael Bay directed the film and produced it together with Jerry Bruckheimer. Pearl Harbor is a romantic war drama that mixes historical events with a fictionalized love story and is set against the backdrop of the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The film, starring Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale and Josh Hartnett, is Available to stream on Tubi from September 1st.
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Pearl Harbor tells the story of childhood friends Rafe McCawley (Ben Affleck) and Danny Walker (Josh Hartnett), who both become pilots in the Army Air Corps. Their friendship is tested when Rafe falls in love with Navy nurse Evelyn Johnson (Kate Beckinsale), and Danny and Evelyn become involved after Rafe is presumed killed in action. The love triangle plays out as Japanese forces prepare for and ultimately carry out the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, throwing the United States into World War II. The film also covers the subsequent Doolittle Raid, America’s first retaliatory air raid against Japan.
After its publication Pearl Harbor was a commercial success, grossing $59 million in its opening weekend and earning $449.2 million worldwide, making it the sixth highest-grossing film of 2001. Despite its financial success, the film received mostly negative reviews. Many criticized the film’s screenplay, written by Randall Wallace, for its melodramatic and historically inaccurate portrayal of events. The film’s long runtime and uneven pacing were also points of contention, as were the performances, which some felt were overshadowed by the film’s focus on spectacle over substance.
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Pearl Harbor praised and panned by critics
However, Pearl Harbor received praise in some areas, particularly for its visual effects and Hans Zimmer’s score. The film was nominated for four Oscars and won for Best Sound Editing, a testament to its technical achievements. On the other hand, it was also nominated for six Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, underscoring the divided nature of its reception.
Michael Bay, known for his fast-paced action sequences and grandiose stories, brought his typical style to Pearl Harbormaking it a visually impressive but also controversial film. The film’s release reignited debates about the balance between entertainment and historical accuracy in war films. Some viewed it as an irreverent dramatization of a tragic event, while others appreciated it for its ambitious scope and emotional impact.
As Pearl Harbor becomes available on Tubi, it will undoubtedly attract both new viewers and those revisiting the film. Whether because of its historical portrayal, its dramatic love story, or simply its status as a significant work in Michael Bay’s career, Pearl Harbor continues to provoke strong reactions more than two decades after its first publication.
Pearl Harbor will be released on September 1st by Tubi.
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Pearl Harbor (2001)
A tale of war and romance mixed with history, the story follows two lifelong friends and a beautiful nurse who become embroiled in the horror of one infamous Sunday morning in 1941.
- director
- Michael Bay
- Release date
- 25 May 2001
- studio
- Touchstone Images
- Duration
- 3 hours 3 minutes
