Review of Men of Honor (2000) by Mandela W — 23 Feb 2017

Men of Honor tells the story of Carl Brasher. Carl was the navy's first African American diver. The movie examines his time in the navy from his rough beginings under master chief billy Sunday and the racism he dealt with, his rise to chief, the lost of his leg to the fateful trial that would determine the rest of his career in the navy. The movie also looks at Billy Sunday and how similar he was to Carl as far as honor went.

It's got a very generic inspirational tone and feel too it. A pretty decent film I must say. this is very predictable but still a well adapted script. I will say the surprising predicament of billy Sunday in this story was different than most films of this kind and it was nice to see..

Great work from cuba gooding jr. A straightforward performance where he plays a determined diver who looks to prove that he can do what others said he couldn't. He held his own with the veteran de niro. A solid performance from Robert de niro too. The relationship between Carl and Billy is one of respect but of honor as well.

The film had very good editing. decent cinematography as well. Does make you wonder what other navy stories there were that involved black people.

Overall the film definitely inspires and uplifts. 3 out 5 stars for sure.