Men Of Honor
Based on the true story of Carl Brashear, who was the first African-American to serve as a diver in the United States Navy, the movie revolves around two 'men of honor'; Carl and the man who trains him, their relationship, their individual and joint failures and triumphs.
11 October 1972
3 September 1963, New York City, New York, USA
13 November 1971, Oakland, California, USA
13 June 1965, Whittier, California, USA
September 19, 1976 in La Grande, Oregon, USA
28 November 1972, Medford, Oregon, USA
2 January 1968, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
20 March 1970, New York City, New York, USA
2 April 1971, Bronx, New York, USA
17 August 1967, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
23 August 1940, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
27 December 1966, Seattle, Washington, USA
15 January 1990, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1 June 1948, Snyder, Texas, USA
January 17, 2010
Brashear is all sheer determination and nothing else, displaying none of the vulnerability that would make him into a believable human being.
January 01, 2000
The movie is an old-fashioned biopic, and I mean that as a compliment.
January 01, 2000
Gooding can't will this well-meaning film into life.
September 16, 2007
Strangled with formula.
June 24, 2011
inspirational message plays well to mainstream audiences
June 18, 2008
This seaman's tale languishes in shallow waters.
January 01, 2000
Men of Honor leaves you wanting to know more, and that's not a bad thing.
December 26, 2010
Stirring story--may be appropriate for some teens.
August 01, 2003
...a well-made throwback to the days of old, when telling a story was what mattered; not special effects or flashy editing.
January 01, 2000
By the time its clunking climax rolls around, the film has built up enough honest good will that you can forgive its tear- jerking pomp.
July 02, 2004
The decision to shift some of the attention to De Niro's character...dilutes the power of Brashear's fascinating life story.
January 01, 2000
There's something refreshing about its utterly unembarrassed embrace of the familiar.
