I rarely ever go to a movie, maybe once or twice a year for something I may be interested in. This one was on my radar despite how hokey the trailers looked. Son#1 and I go to one together on occasion, usually it is a war movie. The Midway story has been told on film several times. I don't remember any names or specifics, but I dare say they are not like this one.
This one gives more detail on what transpired in regard to the intelligence leading up to it. The film actually starts 4 years prior to WW2. It does a good job of setting up the climax and characters. The Pearl Harbor scenes were very intense and more graphic than others I have seen. That holds true through all the action shots. I think the story was told well on the Japanese side also. When the main battle gets going....wow. I don't want to give anything away so that's all you get.
This movie made me reflect more than most any other that I have seen. Especially during the Midway attacks on the Japanese fleet. The were so intense. I had to fist pump when they finally got the Akagi. It was pretty emotional for me as I reflected on the type of people our country produced in that era. I couldn't help but think about, what if for today? I don't hold any illusions that we have enough of the sort that would or could do what it took to do what they did. I'll stop there as I could go on and on.
The next movie in my sights is 1917. Strangely enough, the wife says she was very interested in that one. Go figure.
Happy Trails
2 comments:
It's on my schedule. Thanks for the good words!
Old NFO-I think this will be right up your alley
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