In 2001, the Oscar-winning film Pearl Harbor was released. Actors have been awarded many awards and prizes. The tape quickly gained immense popularity. Military drama paid off several times only at the rental stage.
Cinemas all over Europe and many others have acquired the rights to display. The latest developments in the field of creating computer special effects were used.
Plot of the film
The plot of the film describes the tragic events of 1941, when Japanese aircraft suddenly struck at American military bases in Hawaii. On the morning of December 7, more than a hundred Japanese aircraft bombers and fighters arrived at Pearl Harbor. They began to attack a dense fleet. As a result of the raid, several superheavy battleships and other ships were destroyed. Several air bases became unusable. The day of the attack on the island is considered the beginning of US participation in World War II.
Since the attack was sudden and over-productive, there is still debate about the actions of the American leadership. A number of analysts believe Roosevelt’s inaction was intentional and that disaster could have been avoided. Therefore, even at the shooting stage, the tape has already aroused public interest.
Pearl Harbor: actors and roles
The selection of the composition began a few months before the shooting. Many famous actors were invited to shoot the Pearl Harbor film. The main actors - Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale - received serious fees for participating in the film.
The plot focuses on three young people. Rafe (Affleck) and Daniel (Hartnett) are childhood friends. For Ben Affleck, this was the first serious role in a drama in his career. According to the actor himself, he took part in the film to prove to fans and to himself that he can play not only comedic roles. Another newcomer to the military drama genre is Michael Shannon. In the story, he is a lieutenant in the US Armed Forces. Filming in the movie "Pearl Harbor" allowed him to subsequently participate in such serious films as "8 Mile" and "Seal of Evil".
The producers had a long debate about the main female role in the film. As a result, she received a relatively young Kate Beckinsale. In the story, she was a simple nurse Evelyn, who combined the charm of a well-read woman and provincial simplicity. For the role, Evelyn Bickinsale was nominated for the MTV Awards.
"Pearl Harbor" gave a new impetus to the career of actor Ewan Bremner. Immediately after the shooting, he was offered a place in Black Hawk and a number of other blockbusters.
Celebrity Involvement
The film was attended by many celebrities. According to the plot, the Japanese are preparing an attack on Pearl Harbor. Actors from Japan, with American citizenship, play the role of soldiers of imperial aviation. Significant difficulties arose due to the fact that not all actors agreed to take part in such a "delicate" picture for the Japanese people. One of the Japanese generals is played by the famous Carey Tagawa, who before that often appeared on the screens of American cinemas. According to rumors, Carey had repeated skirmishes with Josh Hartnett on the set.
Another celebrity who starred in Pearl Harbor was Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner. On the screen she appeared infrequently, but the audience remembered a good game. The future Magazine magazine
Jamie King also made her debut
. Michael Bay has long feared that the 21-year-old actress could not cope with the difficult role. But fears disappeared after the 3rd casting.
The turning point in the game of actors
Michael Bay said in advance that he would demand the maximum from the main cast of Pearl Harbor. The actors were supposed to show the viewer the transformation of ordinary people into harsh soldiers.
In the game of the main characters, 3 stages can be distinguished. At the first, they are carefree young people who have fun as they can until the war comes close to them. The second is a harsh military life, when there is still hope, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to believe in it. And finally, 3 - awareness of the inevitability of duty and a willingness to die for what you believe and love.
"Pearl Harbor": the film. Supporting Actors
During the scene of the attack on the base, a huge number of extras were involved. Announcements for recruitment were even given to newspapers. During the installation, the director decided to insert a close-up shot of some people from the crowd. Thus, people who had no previous experience in the field “lit up” in the film.
In addition to the main characters in the film, another world star is shot - Alec Baldwin. The role in this tape is considered one of the most successful in the career of an actor. Also noted were Japanese performers who played representatives of imperial aviation.
John Voight and Colm Fiore played high-ranking members of the American army. They showed themselves well when the plot came the stage of awareness of the tragedy. But Mike Shannon looked pretty pale. His character, although it was secondary, was not remembered literally by anything. Some critics attribute this to the personal problems of the actor.