Midway

Name: Midway
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: November 8, 2019
Duration: 138 min
Rating: 47
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Alexander Ludwig, Cameron Brodeur, Darren Criss, Dennis Quaid

2019

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Lionsgate | Release Date: November 8, 2019 | PG-13

Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Alexander Ludwig, Cameron Brodeur, Darren Criss, Dennis Quaid, Ed Skrein, Greg Hovanessian, Jake Manley, Jake Weber, James Carpinello, Keean Johnson, Luke Evans, Luke Kleintank, Mandy Moore, Nick Jonas, Patrick Wilson, Tadanobu Asano, Woody Harrelson

Summary: Midway centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery toMidway centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.… Expand

Director: Roland Emmerich

Genre(s): Action, Drama, History, War

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 138 min

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Soren Andersen

Nov 6, 2019

The effects work rivals the likes of “Saving Private Ryan” and, well, “Independence Day.” It’s spectacular and realistic-looking. That’s to be expected. What’s not expected is how serious-minded and well-acted the picture is. Read full review

Marc Savlov

Nov 6, 2019

Midway does a decent job of cramming in not only the eponymous three-day naval battle between the United States Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy but also treats the audience to a wealth of other, related Greatest Generation’s greatest hits. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Nov 7, 2019

Midway will never be mistaken for a classic, and even box office success for the $100 independent production looks dicey. Stretches of the film work beautifully, though, and the sinking feeling for Japan’s forces is painted with sympathy, not schadenfreude. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 6, 2019

“Not awful” is Emmerich’s victory, here. Read full review

Barry Hertz

Nov 6, 2019

Midway is a choppy bore, its main source of intrigue centred around whatever New Jersey-ese accent British actor Ed Skrein is attempting as dive bomber Richard Best. Read full review

Wendy Ide

Nov 12, 2019

Every tired war movie cliche is unearthed in a film that brings nothing new but will no doubt please fans of men in uniform yelling at explosions. Read full review

Mark Kennedy

Nov 7, 2019

The first thing director Roland Emmerich should do after his latest movie Midway hits theaters is apologize. Apologize to the visual effects crew, the stuntmen, the carpenters, the costumers and artists. He has squandered their considerable visual skill in retelling the crucial World War II battle at Midway by melding some of the best action sequences in years with the most banal of words. Read full review

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chariot123

Nov 8, 2019

Brilliant film, ignore the trolls giving it a zero because they hate America or were expecting Schindler's list. A very entertaining movie and I recomend anyone see this on the big screen as soon as possible.

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TheastJedisucks

Sep 20, 2020

Cgi could have been alot better. This movie doesn't really show the prespective of the Japenese other then why there attacking and what they think of the american, I feel they should have built up more character in them just like the original "Midway" film. Everything was historical lovedCgi could have been alot better. This movie doesn't really show the prespective of the Japenese other then why there attacking and what they think of the american, I feel they should have built up more character in them just like the original "Midway" film. Everything was historical loved that, even those things like the suicidal American bomber or the japanese one really happend I loved that everything was historical that they showed, even all the characters.… Expand

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sirbrettalot

Nov 13, 2019

This movie is an excellent telling of the story of the Battle Of Midway. Excellent casting, definitely Emmerich's best film since Stonewall. If the film doesn't stir you a bit, you might not be an American....

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glomman

Oct 10, 2020

Midway is a good action-movie about the battle carrying the same name. You don't really expect any of the characters to stand out and they don't, but that's fine with me. If I want to research the Battle of Midway, I'll watch a documentary or read a book about it, but, if I wanted to watch aMidway is a good action-movie about the battle carrying the same name. You don't really expect any of the characters to stand out and they don't, but that's fine with me. If I want to research the Battle of Midway, I'll watch a documentary or read a book about it, but, if I wanted to watch a two-hour slugfest full of great cgi and exciting dogfights, I'd certainly prefer this.… Expand

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Warlord8

Dec 5, 2019

Midway is not your typical historical action movie. It tries to resemble old glories and strives to give the spectator a good representation of the historical facts that happened before the Battle of Midway.

It is certainly BETTER than Pearl Harbor, but it's sluggish on most of the scenesMidway is not your typical historical action movie. It tries to resemble old glories and strives to give the spectator a good representation of the historical facts that happened before the Battle of Midway.

It is certainly BETTER than Pearl Harbor, but it's sluggish on most of the scenes before the actual battle. There are many characters involved so you have to keep your attention up and running, especially if you are not a history buff or you do not know what happened in the Battle itself.

The air battles are good, but sometimes, especially in the Pearl Harbor introduction, feel ARCADEISH and GAMEY. But the graphical representation of a task force at sea seems to be taken directly from photographs of the era.

Dive bombing attacks are done really well but exaggerated in some points due to drama and script requests.

Midway, in the end, is a DECENT war movie, it has the taste of old glories with a side of modern quirks. Does this save the movie ?

Nope. But it's 'fun'. Definitely not for the historical buff, but it's ok.… Expand

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CarlElmore

Nov 22, 2022

From what I've read and heard, it's very historically accurate but the visuals and dialogue are incredibly bad.

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Broyax

Mar 25, 2020

Dès les premiers plans, dès les premières "scènes", on voit tout de suite à qui on a affaire... à ce bon vieux Roland et ses films en plastique de synthèse ! notez que lorsque ça concerne de la science-fiction, ça peut marcher (plus ou moins bien) sur une espèce de malentendu entre leDès les premiers plans, dès les premières "scènes", on voit tout de suite à qui on a affaire... à ce bon vieux Roland et ses films en plastique de synthèse ! notez que lorsque ça concerne de la science-fiction, ça peut marcher (plus ou moins bien) sur une espèce de malentendu entre le spécialiste de la poudre aux yeux (et du grand n'importe quoi) et le spectateur volontiers vulnérable.. mais ça reste rare !

En l'occurrence, dans ce film "historique" (qui n'a absolument rien d'historique à part le "titre" et quelques avions peut-être...) on se retrouve surtout en plein Star Wars avec plein de X-Wings... euh je veux dire plein d'avions et de gros vaisseaux... euh je veux dire des "porte-avions" bien sûr !

ça pète de partout avec plein de lasers jaunes et... comment, c'est des "balles traçantes" tout ça ?... ah bon, vraiment...? on se croirait plutôt un 14 juillet ou un 31 décembre si vous voulez mon avis ! mais de toute façon, lorsqu'on voit le gugusse "poser" son coucou en défiant chacune de toutes les lois de la physique de cette planète, on comprend vite que "Midway" ne se fout pas de notre gueule à moitié !

Chaque "scène" d'action est comme ça et plus ridicule et plus outrée que la précédente... et techniquement pas vraiment convaincante que la précédente ou la suivante : tout est en plastique ici ! Chaque scène reste en tout cas diluée dans un paquet de blabla, de guimauve et de propagande amerloque à deux dollars... de ce que j'ai pu en voir en très nette diagonale, je l'avoue, car ma patience est parfois très limitée...

Or, cette bouffonnerie de carnaval n'est certainement pas un film de guerre : c'est simplement ça : une bouffonnerie de carnaval pour accompagner un mauvais pop-corn plein d'additifs et de produits de synthèse dedans... et c'est à gerber !!… Expand

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