Men of Honor

Pros: Some good acting performances from De Niro and Gooding, Jr., Inspirational true story
Cons: Predictable formula movie, Badly handled transition between two essentially different stories, Weak supporting parts for the two women characters, Most of ensemble cast are cardboard characters

Like Remember the Titans, Twentieth Century Fox’s contribution against racism, Men of Honor, relies heavily on a standard formula that we’ve seen countless times in “feel good” movies – the impossible dream, the struggles, and...

Pros: Definitely worth seeing ......
Cons: since I found no cons .

I just want to let ya'll know I am not an advisor on movies or even that great at reviewing them . I haven't yet read any of the other member's opinions on this movie so I will be sure that this was wrote from my own viewing experience .
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Pros: Packed with educational and motivational tidbits; A feel-good movie that strikes the very cords of our humanity
Cons: Emotional buttons are pushed too hard; A few scenes seem to be bland; Over all, it is a must see-movie

Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro did it again! By now, you may have read a few reviews about this new movie, "Men of Honor" directed by George Tillman Jr and written by Scott Marshall Smith. This movie recounts the legendary story of Carl...

Pros: Great acting, Cast, Story.
Cons: The love story was a bit too much.

Ever since Jerry McGuire, Cuba Gooding Jr. has been looking for a movie that will bring out his full acting potential. With such films like As Good As It Gets, and Chill Factor, he has not been recognized for his acting...

Pros: Exceptional true story of an American hero!
Cons: None

If you haven’t already seen this movie or heard about the incredible true-life story of Carl Brashear you are missing a fantastic story of courage and fortitude. Carl Brashear was Americas first African American to become a Master Diver for the United...

Pros: Inspirational story, superb acting
Cons: Predictable, formulaic screenplay and direction, often veering toward the sentimental

Based on a true story, this is an old-fashioned, inspirational military drama - which works for and against it.

Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jr. ("Jerry Maguire") effectively plays Carl Brashear, who became the Navy's first...

Pros: Inspiring story
Cons: Uninspiringly told

SPOILERS AHEAD. Men of Honor is based on the true story of Carl Brashear, who dreamed of becoming the first African-American to attend the U.S. Navy's diving school. But back in the day (the 1950s), 'coloured' men were at the mercy of a racist...

Pros: One of the best movies that I've seen this year
Cons: none

I found this movie absolutely entertaining. It was difficult at times to watch though. It is a real slap in your face about what difficulties that African-Americans went thru after the military desegregated. It showed that an African-American had to be...

Pros: The warm fuzzies
Cons: Fairly predictable

First Thoughts

Okay, let's get a couple of things straight right from the start. Men Of Honor isn't about racism. I don't think so, anyway. It is also not about the ability of people to change the way they act toward others....

Pros: DeNiro and Gooding Jr. combo
Cons: disjointed story, bad secondary characters

Well, we have all seen this movie, before in some fashion or another. You just plug in new characters,settings and story and you just end up with the same predictable hollywood slop that’s just meaningless and had been used so many times, I can’t...

Pros: Moving and uplifting story
Cons: Slow in spots

I had been anticipating this movie since last summer when it was known as Navy Diver. They filmed a big part of it in Portland, Oregon. In fact the day they filmed the scene that Carl Brashears is going to the library and meets his future wife took a...

Pros: DeNiro and Gooding give solid performances
Cons: Script is a by-the-numbers mess

Here’s something I wasn’t aware of. Apparently everyone who has their life story made into a movie has shared the exact same experiences with every other true-to-life character ever brought to the screen. Is this true or do filmmakers just look for any...

Pros: Great movie, good plot, okay characters
Cons: some parts can be slow

I wasn't very interested in going to see this movie when I first saw the trailers. I personally am very claustrophobic and the thought of watching someone willingly get into a suit like that and just drop to the bottom of the ocean didn't suit me. Also,...

Pros: Gooding, Jr and DeNiro have their moments.
Cons: All of the other relationships in the film are shortchanged.

“Men of Honor” is the story of George Brashear (played by Cuba Gooding Jr.). Brashear grew up on a Kentucky dirt farm and joined the Navy as a way of escape, a chance for a better life. In the Navy, he is assigned to be a cook. While on duty, he...

Pros: If you like action, suspense and a true story this is the one for you!
Cons: R rating doesn't fly with me. Only R stuff I saw was fist fights.

Today is Sunday and I decided to go get a couple of videos. It has been bad pickins lately. Today I went into the local video store and paid my late fee then I began to browse. My man is hard to please, he has the caveman personality that loves videos...