"Pearl",the Miniseries,is excellent and worth both purchasing and viewing. The plot centers on the drama in the lives of Hawaiian citizens,Naval Personnel,and those they are involved with,days before "the day"that will live infamy,World War II. The movie's cast include a impressive list of "stars"that today are regarded as "superstars" Although,the first half of the film deals with the emotional drama of the men and the women involve in their lives.The struggles both personally and professionally shows their weaknesses and strengths,they have to survive the coming days of chaos. The "center" dramatic part to me was the moment of the suprise attack,during the attack when people scrambled for their lives,and the naval forces grouping to fight back,and the sadness of the lives lost. Both men and women will find this captivating,and worth viewing again...and again!!