Men of Honor

Just lazing around on a Friday evening with not much to do (kya karein, leg still not fully recovered) and wanted to see a good old movie. Didnt want to see a new one (or rather an unseen one) since too bored to follow the plot. Also exhausted all my stock of movies as well as tv shows such as friends, everybody loves raymond, etc. Hence, was trying to recollect a movie which I've seen (hence know the plot) but not seen so many times that I know it line by line (a la Andaaz Apna Apna). I suddenly recollected on movie which I had seen 3 yrs ago.

I remember when I was in NY after my MS, me and my roommates used to go to the public library and rent a ton of movies (the library allowed upto 10 movies over a week). Although dont remember all, some of the good ones we saw included - behind enemy lines, pink panther, james bond (almost all), jurassic park, ben hur, and of course - Men of Honor.

For some reason, I loved this movie. Since its a very popular movie, I wont post its review (google it if you want to know the review). However, I just recollect two memorable quotes from this movie that are motivating every time I read them. Here goes -

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Billy Sunday: Think you deserve to be here, don't ya? Fraternizing among navy men? Think you're as good as they are? How 'bout me, cookie? You better than me?

Carl Brashear: You're damn right I am!

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Carl Brashear: Forgive me sir, but to me, the Navy isn't a business. It's an organization of people who represent the finest aspects of our nation. We have many traditions. In my career, I have encountered most of them. Some are good, some not so good. I would, however not be here today were it not for our greatest tradition of all.

Captain Hanks: And what would that be, Chief Brashear?

Carl Brashear: Honor, sir
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Have a nice weekend !!!