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Midway is a 2019 American war film based on the Battle of Midway during World War II. The film was directed and produced by Roland Emmerich, co-produced by Harald Kloser, and written by Wes Tooke, and opened in cinemas on November 8, 2019.

Plot
The film centers on the Battle of Midway (hence the title of the film), a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II. 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.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) The action-sequences, especially the final battle, are extremely exciting.
 * 2) Solid visuals, with the visual design, cinematography, lighting, and integration of digital and practical effects all being top-notch.
 * 3) The film has a (mostly, but not entirely) historically accurate depiction of the Battle of Midway.
 * 4) It offers a more balanced point of view of the Pacific War.
 * 5) Most of the dialogue acquaints the viewer with the context of the military situation, particularly as to why the United States of America needed to win this battle.
 * 6) Excellent casting choices and performances.
 * 7) The ending tribute to the men who fought in the battle.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) There are a lot of historical inaccuracies here and there in the film, though minor. Notable examples include:
 * 2) * Rear Admiral Raymond Spruance is shown as the tactical commander during the Battle of Midway instead of Vice Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher.
 * 3) * A Douglas TBD Devastator is depicted as being equipped with a torpedo and a bomb, even though in reality it could only carry one or the other.
 * 4) * The air battle during the Marshalls–Gilberts raids takes place over a mountainous terrain in the film, even though Marshall Islands and Gilbert Islands, where the actual raids took place, are atolls with very low terrain elevation.
 * 5) * USS Nautilus is shown attacking an enemy carrier during the battle, even though it was was attacking the Japanese battleship Kirishima.
 * 6) * Ensign George Gay is shown being shot down before he can accomplish anything, although in reality he completed his torpedo attack on the Japanese aircraft carrier Sōryū before he was shot down, but Sōryū evaded his torpedo.
 * 7) * Best's assault on the Hiryu in the film is shown as a glide bombing attack whereas in reality he performed a dive bombing attack. The real crippling blow to the Hiryu was delivered by Ensign Jack "Dusty" Kleiss, who is omitted from the film.
 * 8) Some of the dialogue is rather extremely cheesy.
 * 9) Slightly subpar pacing.
 * 10) Moderate overuse of computer-generated effects, some of which are distracting.

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2010s films]] Lionsgate films]] War films]] Decent Films]] Live-action films]] Action films]] Based on real events]]