Gooding is the ideal actor to portray Brashear. Not only does Gooding perform the physical demands of the role, he also meets all the emotional challenges. It is an unforgettable performance.

| Jan 17, 2018

Full Review | Original Score: C | Jan 29, 2013

inspirational message plays well to mainstream audiences

| Original Score: C | Jun 24, 2011

Stirring story--may be appropriate for some teens.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 26, 2010

Brashear is all sheer determination and nothing else, displaying none of the vulnerability that would make him into a believable human being.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jan 17, 2010

| Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 7, 2008

This seaman's tale languishes in shallow waters.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jun 18, 2008

Strangled with formula.

| Original Score: C- | Sep 16, 2007

| Original Score: 7/10 | May 12, 2006

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

The decision to shift some of the attention to De Niro's character...dilutes the power of Brashear's fascinating life story.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Jul 2, 2004

...a well-made throwback to the days of old, when telling a story was what mattered; not special effects or flashy editing.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 1, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | May 14, 2003

An unfortunately sappy telling of a truly amazing story.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 8, 2003

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Dec 8, 2002

| Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 30, 2002

The performances, especially De Niro's quiet rage, occasionally lift Men of Honor above its predictability

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 15, 2002

a pair of potentially fascinating characters at its core, two wonderful actors in the lead roles and a boatload of good intentions. So why does this telling of the life of Carl Brashear seem enervated rather than invigorating?

| Jun 15, 2002

| Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 22, 2002

There's nothing in this movie you haven't seen 12 times before.

| Original Score: 4/10 | Oct 10, 2001