
The story ultimately revolves around two "men of honor"; their relationship, their individual and joint failures and triumphs. Carl Brashear is determined to be the first African American Navy Diver in a time where racism is rife. Leslie Sunday is his embittered trainer, determined to see him fail. Fate, challenges and circumstances eventually draw these two men together in a tale of turbulence and ultimately triumph.... (Full plot summary below)
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The story ultimately revolves around two "men of honor"; their relationship, their individual and joint failures and triumphs. Carl Brashear is determined to be the first African American Navy Diver in a time where racism is rife. Leslie Sunday is his embittered trainer, determined to see him fail. Fate, challenges and circumstances eventually draw these two men together in a tale of turbulence and ultimately triumph.
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| New York PostLou LumenickIn-depth performances by De Niro and Gooding Jr. provide the oxygen for this extremely shipshape biopic. |
| Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)Judith EgertonThe decision to shift some of the attention to De Niro's character...dilutes the power of Brashear's fascinating life story. |
| Associated PressBob ThomasGooding is the ideal actor to portray Brashear. Not only does Gooding perform the physical demands of the role, he also meets all the emotional challenges. It is an unforgettable performance. |
| Q Network Film DeskJames Kendrickengrossing enough to qualify as solid entertainment with a meaningful message |
| New York Daily NewsJack MathewsOne of the more uplifting films of the season. |
| Boston GlobeJay CarrJust what Gooding needed to restart his stalled career. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...a well-made throwback to the days of old, when telling a story was what mattered; not special effects or flashy editing. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe movie is an old-fashioned biopic, and I mean that as a compliment. |
| Toronto StarGeoff PevereDe Niro may be the only thing standing between Men Of Honor -- itself a tipoff of a title, for who really wouldn't rather see Men Of Shame? -- and complete stuffed-shirt dullness. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonInspirational biographical movie that really works. |