There have been multiple threads over the years here on FR dealing with both the books and the movies.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1720160/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1021624/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1012563/posts
The fact that there is one rather loud voice on this thread telling you the movie sucked should not keep you from renting the movie and judging for yourself. It’s terrific film making and a damn good naval war movie.
I ignore critics and decide for myself which movies I like.
Yeah, I’d see it anyway. I like naval movies!
Totally agree - and a damn fine movie on leadership!