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Men of Honor Reviews
Notwithstanding factual issues, it provides insight into a niche world where nothing works the way you would predict. Gooding jr and De Niro excels in character. Convincingly executed and presented
Dramatized extents would pile up to the point of questioned accuracy, from sequential choices per filmic artistic license to infrequent depth that effectively provokes, especially with this setting it shows dishonorable hypocrisy through the military veins. According to the plot dynamics, the film was formulaically scripted around that to inspire with a generic message regarding pushing social boundaries refined by one’s underestimated possibilities, thus personally structuring a powerful story. Oft times provocative then transfixed with cheerfulness, this subject-driven film beneficially relies on Cuba Gooding Jr.’s peaked performative inspiration representing aspirational motivated hopes and Robert De Niro’s soulful turns with strong buildup for ultimate deliverance at the end shows militaria strains. (B+)
The two leads do an incredible job to make this morning entertaining, but the story is somewhat flat and given the true history behind this movie makes me wish they stayed truer to it.
Formulaic and perhaps playing too much with reality but it works.
De Niro and Cuba Gooding Jr worked awesome together in this really nice and interesting drama that ran in a brilliant pace.
Come on, folks. Its impossible not to like this movie. Yes, it's riddled with clichés: the underdog guy fighting against all odds to reach his goal (in this case, a black man fighting racism in the U.S. Navy of the early 1950's); the racist sergeant who treats the new recruit like dirt but ends up respecting him; the long-suffering wife who stands by her man through all his travails; the glorious climax, with swelling orchestral music as he makes it to the finish line. So what? It's a tried and true formula (and a true story), and what's wrong with heroes? We need them. Robert DeNiro knocks himself out as the nasty sergeant. He really seems immersed in his character. Cuba Gooding is impressive as Carl Brashear. The supporting actors are strong, too. It feels like all of the cast knew they were making still another "hero" movie, so they wanted it to be a good one. "Inspirational" films tend to invoke cynical reviews, simply because they've been done so many times before. Well, I'm an inveterate cynic myself, but I'm not embarrassed to say that this film inspired me.
The disparity between the ratings of critics and audience is the giveaway. This is a feel-good movie. Despite some cheesy and predictable scenes and the inclusion of stereotypical characters, the energetic direction by Tillman, who is obviously in love with his character's journey, and the compulsively watchable tale of a man overcoming incredible obstacles is enough for the less cynical viewer to lose themselves in this movie. Robert de Niro does ham it up in a showy role that he is not suited for but at the same time is a joy to watch. There are moments of real tension and visceral emotion. Production values are excellent. When it comes to entertainment value and audience engrossment, most full -time critics are way off the mark, as if their ability to emotionally connect with a film has been severed as a consequence of being admitted to a pseudo-academic club of self-professed experts. I would class this film under the category of Banal Guilty Pleasure. Ignore the critics and just enjoy the movie.
Men of Honor is a fantastic film, and is highly regarded amongst Sailors within the Navy. MCPO Brashear and MCPO Sunday are real-to-life sailors that many of us have encountered under different names throughout our careers. Despite the shameful practices of racism that remain from previous generations, the movie shows Carl Brashears path of overcoming that racism and succeeding against significant odds. The Navy isnt perfect, and this movie shows our history on that front. But it also shows the tremendous courage from men like Carl Brashear, and their ability to overcome those challenges. Yes, the movie has some rather unbelievable antics and events -- which is to be expected in any major motion picture -- but the daily living and events are painted with the same brush that many Sailors will identify with. This movie is in my top 5 of Navy related movies for the simple fact that it lives up to its name. As individuals, we are often chock-full of shortcomings. But when we band together to serve a purpose bigger than ourselves, we can rise above our circumstances and accomplish great things. For Carl Brashear, this was displayed not only in fighting systemic racism, but also overcoming the major physical challenge he was dealt. For Billy Sunday, this was overcoming his own prejudice and alcoholism, and supporting his unlikely protege in achieving his capabilities. In the end, both experienced growth as characters. The movie has lots of lessons, shows both men of courage and honor, and those who are lacking in those traits. It also shows the growth and development of people who start in one place, and move to another with regard to the values we adhere to most, Honor, Courage, and Committment. I think it's time I watched this again, as a matter of fact. It might be the 50th or so time.
Based on the true story of Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Brashear, the first African American master diver in the United States Navy, this inspirational bio-pic relies on its strong story of tenacity, dedication, and racism, as well as great performances from Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert DeNiro to help get past some of its more predictable moments.
Story/Screenplay: (2/5) It's a story where nearly everyone is against the protagonist. Silly and way over done. Duration/Tempo: (2/5) At 2 hours and 9 minutes, it's a very long movie that felt the same. The pacing was OK, but the film was badly in need of a good edit. Cast & Crew: (4/5) Robert De Niro and Powers Boothe were excellent. Summary: (2.5/5) The cast was very good, but the story was poor and the film was way too long. A thumbs down.
normal movie, I didn't like it or hate it
Strong dialogue with some minor flaws SYNOPSIS: The true story based on Carl Brashear (Cuba Gooding Jr.), the first African-American U.S. Navy Diver, striving to make it as a Master Chief. The only problem is Master Chief Billy Sunday (Robert DeNiro) and the program are setting him up to fail. REVIEW SUMMARY: This film caught my attention from the beginning. The dialogue was sharp and it was everything I wanted to see. Everything was moving the story forward and along with strong performances from Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert DeNiro. Somewhere along the way a love story distracted from the story as it wasn't fleshed out enough to care, but it also wasn't faint enough to ignore. Along with that came Charlize Theron's character who at first appeared to be someone who was supposed to be important without any real introduction. Then she was sprinkled throughout the film for reasons I do not know. Because of these issues, the film began to drag somewhere around the end of the second act and it wasn't again until the third act where the story began to move forward again. One incident that takes place and then we're back to Chief Brashear and the relationship with Sunday and how everything evolved. It was a solid film, unfortunately it had some rough patches, nothing that too badly hindered my experience. 6.6/10. ------------------------------------BREAKDOWN--------------------------------------------- DIRECTION: I don't have too much to say here. Nothing I feel that couldn't have been accomplished by another director. Not bad, just nothing extraordinary in this category. WRITING: One thing I always state in these cases is I'm not sure how accurate the film is to the true story. I imagine it was relatively accurate with how they tried to throw in the love story with his wife. Almost seemed like a not-so-well-thought subplot that they through in there just to acknowledge that he had a wife. I like how they didn't try to go too deep in with his kids. Of course diving was incredibly important to him, but it's not like he was in a life or death situation. So I don't need to feel too connected to his personal life, because if he can't dive anymore than the worst thing that happens is he goes home to his wife and kid's. Wow. What a tragedy that must be. I'm not trying to downplay his passion for diving, but I really wanted to see more of trial and error and how the system really went against him. Let me connect more to him and his ambition and that would've made for stronger writing. ACTING: I thought Cuba Gooding Jr. was fantastic in this role. You could see every emotion displayed on his face and with the script he had, he really did the best he could with portraying to the audience just how much Chief Brashear wanted to dive and be at service for his country. Robert DeNiro was also very good, I just wished with the 2 hour slot they had, they focused more on his relationship with Brashear. They do show a good amount of time between the two, but for some reason that part of the story still seemed a bit rushed to me. His character flipped a switch a little too quickly for me. Good performance nonetheless.
I only watched this because De Niro is in it. It's watchable, but I wouldn't say great. Way too overdone, cheesy and predictable for my liking.
Men of Honor tells the story of Carl Brasher. Carl was the navy's first African American diver. The movie examines his time in the navy from his rough beginings under master chief billy Sunday and the racism he dealt with, his rise to chief, the lost of his leg to the fateful trial that would determine the rest of his career in the navy. The movie also looks at Billy Sunday and how similar he was to Carl as far as honor went. it's got a very generic inspirational tone and feel too it. A pretty decent film I must say. this is very predictable but still a well adapted script. I will say the surprising predicament of billy Sunday in this story was different than most films of this kind and it was nice to see.. great work from cuba gooding jr. A straightforward performance where he plays a determined diver who looks to prove that he can do what others said he couldn't. He held his own with the veteran de niro. A solid performance from Robert de niro too. The relationship between Carl and Billy is one of respect but of honor as well. The film had very good editing. decent cinematography as well. Does make you wonder what other navy stories there were that involved black people. Overall the film definitely inspires and uplifts. 3 out 5 stars for sure.
LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!! So inspirational