- Actors: Powers Boothe, David Conrad, Robert De Niro, Jr. Cuba Gooding, Hal Holbrook
- Directors: Jr. George Tillman
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Fox Video
- Release Date: Sep 2 2003
- Run Time: 128 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000N3SRO0
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#23,139 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #61 in DVD > Art House & International > African American Cinema
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Men of Honor presents a great role model for younger viewers, yet it's rated R due to abundant use of the F word. With appropriate discretion, parents should allow their preteen and teenaged children to see this rousing if altogether conventional biopic inspired by the life of Carl Brashear. Played with gravity and gumption by Cuba Gooding Jr., Brashear was the first African American to become a master diver in the U.S. Navy, despite the lingering effects of segregation, opposition from Navy brass, and the amputation of his left leg following a tragic on-duty accident. Robert De Niro adds marquee value and salty bluster as Billy Sunday, the drunken, redneck (and fictionalized) Master Chief who watches, with gradual admiration, as Brashear attains his ultimate goal through sheer force of will.
This is all quite uplifting on its surface, but in attempting to hit the requisite highlights of an inspiring biography, director George Tillman Jr. (Soul Food) reduces Brashear's achievement to a succession of clichés, forcing Gooding and De Niro to battle sentiment with their noteworthy performances. As Sunday's neglected wife, Charlize Theron is completely extraneous; Hal Holbrook's diving-school commander is a ranting caricature; and newcomer Aunjanue Ellis barely registers as Brashear's wife (in part because their obligatory romance is handled with an utter lack of finesse). There's no question that Brashear's efforts are heroic and worthy of recognition, so Men of Honor serves its basic purpose. Still, one can't help but wonder if Brashear's story would be even more impressive with a more authentic treatment. --Jeff Shannon
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4.0 out of 5 stars
handles sensitive subject matter very well,
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This review is from: Men Of Honor (Special Edition, Widescreen) (DVD)
i really liked this movie.i liked the story.i thought it was welldeveloped.if i remember correctly,it takes place during WWII,or close to it.it is based on a true story,so obviously there is some truth to it.How much is Hollywood make believe and how much is true,is hard to say.but beyond the good storyline,there are also some great acting performances.Cuba Gooding Jr.and Robert De Niro are both Brilliant here.this is a hard movie to watch,due to it's subject matter(racism).it's very emotional and may bring a tear or 2 to your eye.i know it did mine.nevertheless,it is also an entertaining movie.it might stick with you awhile after watching it.i give Men of Honour a 4/5
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great acting and very satisfying true story,
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This review is from: Men of Honor (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
Gooding and De Niro both gave outstanding performances in this true story of one determined man's fight to become the first African-American Navy diver. De Niro plays "Billy Sunday," an unsavory, basically unlikeable character whose racism only serves to strengthen the resolve of Carl Brashear (Gooding). As time goes by, even De Niro grows to admire Brasheir's character and strength of will. Brashear faces innumerable obstacles. De Niro eventually becomes his champion, assisting his efforts. It is a great true story. The terrible racism of the past is still a disgrace to our society, and we all know that for every successful "Brashear" there were countless worthy but not so fortunate black aspirants in the service who were kept down because of their race. It's a happy story with a positive message...I hope many, many young people will see it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A man to look up to--Carl Brashear!,
By Noonie Fortin (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Men of Honor (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
"Men of Honor" was another excellent film but it left me wanting to know more. It was the fact-based story of the Navy's Master Diver Carl Brashear. He was the first black man to attend and graduate from Diving School. Cuba Gooding Jr portrayed Brashear who at a young age decided he wanted to be a diver for the Navy. BUT when he entered the Navy blacks were only allowed in the kitchens.After coming to the attention of his CO, Brashear was given an opportunity to attend the school he really wanted to. He came face to face with Billy Sunday played by Robert DeNiro. In many ways Sunday wanted to see Brashear complete the course but his commander portrayed by Hal Holbrook tied his hands. Eventually Brashear was successful. As Brashear's career progressed, Sunday's fell apart. Then there was a terrible accident, which resulted in Brashear losing a leg. The Navy wanted to retire him but he fought to stay in. Sunday came to his aid and helped him recover from the amputation. He was by his side when Brashear had to go to court to fight for the right to stay in the Navy. The court scene was very moving. Yes there was a little romance in the movie and yes there was vulgarity but this film was very good. However it left me wanting more so I will have to go find of copy of the book the movie was based on to learn more about this amazing man's life. I wanted to see more of his training, more of what he went through, and more of the treacherous dives he went on that made him what he became.
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