If the Fourth of July celebrations didn't stir enough patriotism in each of us, Jeff
Shaara's new American history chronicle brings alive the years leading up to the
Revolution.
Rise to Rebellion vividly portrays the years between the Boston Massacre and
the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1770 to 1776 for you history
buffs), and examines momentous events such as the Boston Tea Party, Battle of
Lexington and Concord, and formation of the Continental Congress in
between.
Instead of reciting historical events as a lecturer, Shaara revives each occasion
through the eyes of those who witnessed the events.
Eddie Murphy made a movie and it did well in the box office, so he had to make a sequel. In addition to his previous multiple version films 48 Hours, Beverly Hills Cop, and The Nutty Professor (not to mention "Raw" and "Delirious", quite possibly the best stand up acts... ever) Murphy has completed the double with his newest film Dr. Dolittle 2.
Eddie Murphy made a movie and it did well in the box office, so he had to make
a sequel. In addition to his previous multiple version films 48 Hours, Beverly
Hills Cop, and The Nutty Professor (not to mention "Raw" and "Delirious", quite
possibly the best stand up acts... ever) Murphy has completed the double with
his newest film Dr. Dolittle 2.
Pearl Harbor
* * * (three stars)
The sappy love story forgiven, Pearl Harbor excels in offsetting periods of intensity with tranquility, seriousness with humor, and war with love.