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Originally, Men of Honour was simply called Navy Diver and no doubt all involved held high hopes that it would be an award-winning biopic. Unfortunately, Carl Brashear's life as the first African-American Master Diver went through that vaguely distasteful contemporary Hollywood Marketing makeover and the result is not quite so worthy of its subject and intentions. The film's hopelessly clichéd tagline reads, "History is made by those who break the rules"; the direction is shot through with sunsets 'n' slow-mo; and the script is peppered with foreshadowing dialogue ("don't end up like me son").
The plot devices follow a predictable arc: family poverty, a swiftly sweet romance, a shock accident, court hearing and, naturally, a grisly antagonist. It's with the last of these that the movie comes to life. We may have seen De Niro spit nails countless times before, but his saltily intractable Master Chief is a terrific screen creation. Next to him, Cuba Gooding Jr really does shine as the endlessly persecuted Brashear. All-too brief cameos from Charlize Theron and Michael Rapaport lend sparkle too. But the film's message about how social attitudes toward race have changed is lost in a murky haze of Hollywoodisation. As one character declares, "some things just don't mix". --Paul Tonks
The plot devices follow a predictable arc: family poverty, a swiftly sweet romance, a shock accident, court hearing and, naturally, a grisly antagonist. It's with the last of these that the movie comes to life. We may have seen De Niro spit nails countless times before, but his saltily intractable Master Chief is a terrific screen creation. Next to him, Cuba Gooding Jr really does shine as the endlessly persecuted Brashear. All-too brief cameos from Charlize Theron and Michael Rapaport lend sparkle too. But the film's message about how social attitudes toward race have changed is lost in a murky haze of Hollywoodisation. As one character declares, "some things just don't mix". --Paul Tonks
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Robert De Niro, Cuba Gooding Jr, Charlize Theron, Powers BootheDirector: George Tillman Jr.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Makes an absolutely sensastinal performance in this film, acting as Carl Brashear a break through military master diver, bieng the first african american diver to ever achieve such a position. Based in a period of time where the coloured population were commonly discriminated against because of thier race.
This film has deep meaning and shows how the determination of one man can make such a difference in a society that seems unchangable... Throughout the film you are grasped into the life of Carl Brashear and his natural talent and love for the water.
With this love he decides to join the Navy with a promise to his dad "to be the best, and never give up, EVER" through the pain of breaking the barrier of racism it shows how he managed to survive the tourment.
This DVD has special features describing the making of the film, and shows scenes with Carl Brashear himself, and once you have finished watching this I assure you you will feel a new life within yourself to achieve the goals you are heading for, absolutely amazing!
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By RR Waller
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Carl Maxie Brashear (1931-2006) was the first African American to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver in 1970; this film set out to be the film of his life and struggle. I do not know enough about his life story to comment on its adherence to facts, but the film certainly left me with a real feeling of how hard that struggle had been, not only because of the prejudice of the time but the difficulties inherent in the task itself.
The film which had eleven nominations for various awards, starred Robert De Niro as Master Chief Billy Sunday, a role for which he was ideally suited and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Chief Carl Brashear, a role to which his acting brings all the necessary characteristics, making both their characters believable.
It may not be accurate history but there is truth in there somewhere. Recommended
The film which had eleven nominations for various awards, starred Robert De Niro as Master Chief Billy Sunday, a role for which he was ideally suited and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Chief Carl Brashear, a role to which his acting brings all the necessary characteristics, making both their characters believable.
It may not be accurate history but there is truth in there somewhere. Recommended
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. Wilbraham
Format:DVD
I was told about this film since the minute i started to dive. Not only does is cover the thrills of diving but us a great story of a black man wishing to better himself at all cost, a must view.
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men of Honour
Fantastic film. Cuba Gooding Jr plays Carl Brashear the first coloured master diver. Based on a true story it shows the determination of Carl to fulfill his dream regardless of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Julie Barnes
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amazing emotional film
Also brings me to :'( cuba gooding jr & robert deniro are absolutely amazing all the way through the film especially the end. Def film watch over & over gain no doubt
Published 1 month ago by Lor
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Predictable but worth watching
Overacted by De Niro, this film explores black vs white tensions in post Cold War America. It resembles many other films that pits the disadvantaged subject against the higher... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dr. Michael J. Atkins
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Men of Honour and the Palomares Incident.
Having lived in Spain and visited Palomares where the Hydrogen Bombs landed, this had a particular significance for me. The Film has the usual Hollywood gloss, but it is true. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Scissors
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Fabulous.
Love Robert De Niro and he was up to usual good standard of acting. Both my husband and myself enjoyed it.
Published 3 months ago by Nana B
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Great
Good film, I enjoyed it, DVD worked great and I'm happy i bought this for my self, happy with it
Published 4 months ago by C. J. Pritchard
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Great film, excellent acting.
Cannot say much more than what I have put as the heading. The acting is excellent and the story line is gripping.
Published 20 months ago by Grandie Ken
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men of honour
had this film on video was happy to see that it was on dvd so got it at a good little bargin picture gr8 no scratchs on the disk came within 4 days of ordering
Published 21 months ago by J. Burden
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true story
if your interested in true stories this is one you must have thank you amazon for sending it so quickly
Published on 27 Mar 2011 by marion
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wonderful film
This is a wonderful film that I first watched years ago. I found myself watching again and decided I had to have a copy of my own. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2011 by young 50
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