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Mauro_LanariJan 14, 2020

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After the first half I realized that I hadn't understood the plan of the US counter-offensive, after the second half that I hadn't understood the vicissitudes of too many characters. A blockbusters expert like Emmerich was(Mauro Lanari)
After the first half I realized that I hadn't understood the plan of the US counter-offensive, after the second half that I hadn't understood the vicissitudes of too many characters. A blockbusters expert like Emmerich was unable to provide me with a script that wasn't chaotic or that kept me focusing enough to follow it.… Expand

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theredskyNov 18, 2019

This film was slightly better than I thought it was going to be. It’s not a good movie but it’s not terrible but what do I expect from director Roland Emmerich. It’s definitely one of his better films but that isn’t saying a lot. This has toThis film was slightly better than I thought it was going to be. It’s not a good movie but it’s not terrible but what do I expect from director Roland Emmerich. It’s definitely one of his better films but that isn’t saying a lot. This has to be one of the worst scripts of the year. Every single line of dialogue was awful and insufferable. It was obvious that all the film cared about was its visual effects instead of its script and characters. Even though the characters are based on real people, they still feel very bland and boring. I don’t know why they put Nick Jonas in this movie other than to just have him in the film. The acting from most of them isn’t half bad. They are trying their hardest with the material they are given and do a good job for what the film is going for. Aaron Eckhart for his limited screen time probably gives the best performance of the entire film. Ed Skrein does a pretty terrible American accent though. There were aspects to the presentation of the film I did appreciate. Before I saw the film, I did some research on the Battle of Midway and the film was actually very historically accurate. The dive bombers did miss a lot of shots and maybe only one or two would manage to land a hit on the Japanese carriers. While some may call that cheesy within the film, it was historically accurate. I also like how the film didn’t demonize the Japanese unlike a certain 2001 film (Pearl Harbor). It shows them as human too and that they were doing what they had to do to protect themselves and to follow orders. The action scenes weren’t half bad but mostly forgettable although some scenes did look really cool. The visual effects weren’t that bad either. They were pretty meh in the beginning but they got better as the film went along. Another thing I will give the film credit for was that it was for the most part entertaining. I didn’t ever feel bored even with the 2 and a half hour runtime but that might be an issue for some. The music sounded like stock war film music and there was a large amount of war film cliches thrown into the film which were very obnoxious. Some scenes are loud enough where some actors have to overdub their voices but it wasn’t properly synced up at some points which took me out of the film a little. Overall, Midway may be entertaining and very historically accurate but it falls victim to an awful script, bland characters, and too many typical war film cliches.… Expand

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DontBeNastyDec 16, 2019

Unfortunately, Midway plays like a disjointed, star studded documentary than a coherent movie. The one thing you will notice right away is how much the movie jumps around, and if you don't pay attention, you'll get confused since we areUnfortunately, Midway plays like a disjointed, star studded documentary than a coherent movie. The one thing you will notice right away is how much the movie jumps around, and if you don't pay attention, you'll get confused since we are jumping forward in time and in between places frequently and without much warning. Then we have some side plots that go nowhere. This movie could do without the whole Doolittle raid, the submarine, and the director trying to make a movie on midway. It feels like they are trying to fit in as many tidbits of historical info as they can. Instead, it could focus a bit more on midway and everyone stationed there(for a movie about midway, there is awfully little of it) and have more focus on the operation. As it stands there is no build up and you can't definitely tell when the time for the attack has come. To be frank this movie is not that historically accurate either.

One other thing is the CGI. At best it looks like the best from a video game cinematic, at worse it looks like some cable channel's documentary.

About the acting I think it was ok, the actors gave their best. But they weren't given much time or space to breat as the movie just jumped around constantly.

Overall I thing it's a passable, albeit mediocre film.… Expand

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TVJerryNov 14, 2019

Midway was the area in the Pacific where the Americans took on the Japanese after Pearl Harbor, marking a turning point in WWII. In an attempt to add a human slant to this battle-chocked war movie, the story is populated stories of severalMidway was the area in the Pacific where the Americans took on the Japanese after Pearl Harbor, marking a turning point in WWII. In an attempt to add a human slant to this battle-chocked war movie, the story is populated stories of several actual heroes. Director Roland Emmerich is known for his big disaster flix and this one has plenty of firepower…however, the CGI isn't always convincing. Despite all of the action, much of the drama feels like a throwback to 50s war movies replete with corny dialogue and bad acting. History buffs might enjoy the ride and anyone who likes watching dive bombers and big explosions may be thrilled. Those hoping for much more will likely endure a failed mission.… Expand

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JLuis_001Nov 15, 2019

Roland Emmerich suffers the same excesses that Michael Bay. It goes more for the show than for the substance and surprisingly several elements that once afflicted Pearl Harbor also afflict Midway and therein lies the problem: If there's noRoland Emmerich suffers the same excesses that Michael Bay. It goes more for the show than for the substance and surprisingly several elements that once afflicted Pearl Harbor also afflict Midway and therein lies the problem: If there's no action, the film has nothing and therefore even if you fill the screen with explosions, eventually as a viewer you will look for something else and unfortunately you will not find it.… Expand

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BeardedYodaNov 11, 2019

While the film is entertaining overall, it also has extremely outdated CGI that is very noticeable as well as some B movie acting.

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section20mi6Mar 16, 2020

Emmerich's inconsistencies surely prove himself to be Michael Bay version 1.5. The first 25 minutes of Pearl Harbour attack could be just the best part this film has to offer with well-paced action sequences and dialogue. The rest is purelyEmmerich's inconsistencies surely prove himself to be Michael Bay version 1.5. The first 25 minutes of Pearl Harbour attack could be just the best part this film has to offer with well-paced action sequences and dialogue. The rest is purely bits and pieces of dramatic and repetitive battles with some subplots added into the mix to prove the heroic and unbelievable choices that Navy pilots make. The Aaron Eckhart's subplot is even more ridculous, following his journey into China then nowhere to be seen till the very end of the film. With so many lazy and fast-jumping edits, Emmerich loses traction in the later part of the film, giving the audience little to none of the anticipation that the Pearl Harbour Attack built up.… Expand

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Scottgun00Nov 11, 2019

When I heard Mandy Moore was in this a thought flashed in my head that her character would sink all four Japanese carriers with the Millennium Falcon while "Fight Song" played in the background. But no, the Independence Day director played itWhen I heard Mandy Moore was in this a thought flashed in my head that her character would sink all four Japanese carriers with the Millennium Falcon while "Fight Song" played in the background. But no, the Independence Day director played it straight but sadly with mediocre results. The cgi action ranges from convincing to laughably silly. The dialog is hokey and the cowboy pilot gets way too much screen time. Still, I didn't hate it, but I wouldn't watch it again even free on Amazon Prime.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1Nov 9, 2019

For a movie with a lot of action, I was a little bored.

This is helmed by disaster movie director Roland Emmerich. He is a guy who found his voice in the 90's, and this movie kind of feels like it was made during that decade. The executionFor a movie with a lot of action, I was a little bored.

This is helmed by disaster movie director Roland Emmerich. He is a guy who found his voice in the 90's, and this movie kind of feels like it was made during that decade. The execution is too light for its own good. I don't mean this in a complimentary way. Dialogue is undercooked and at times cliched. I felt like a lot of good actors were wasted here. There is a lot of quick jumping from scene-to-scene. Yes, I know this is one of those war movies that look at many players, but even by the standards of these types of films, the scenes often don't hold weight.

Also, this movie feels kind of odd for today. More recent war movies have tried to look at the more realistic and darker elements of the subject and the human toll and psychology of it all. Not that this movie isn't about human sacrifice, but this tries to be more of a crowdpleaser like the war films of yesteryear. It feels out of place in today's climate. Of course, I could just be jaded. If you want to see movie honoring those who died for our county, then this might be for you. The movie does a good job of laying out how the battle of Midway went down on both the American and Japanese fronts and evoking the old feel of wide-scale military battle films. Emmerich maintains his eye for action. The combat scenes are all done well. The computer graphics aren't the best; none of them look realistic enough. In Emmerich's defense, I give him credit for showing a lot of them during full daylight scenes, which is trickier than doing them during night or in grey/blue lighting. Also, props to hair and costumes in this. Overall, this is a movie that looks good enough but just doesn't stand out.… Expand

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Warlord8Dec 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 PearlMidway 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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darxivAug 18, 2020

This film reminds me of Pearl Harbor, which is not a good thing. It pukes out American Patriotism and expects the viewer to drink it up.

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KuggzMar 7, 2020

This movie is average in every way. They squandered Woody Harrelson Dennis Quaid Mandy Moore and Patrick Wilson and used European actors doing weird accents playing Americans in an American WW2 movie. The CGI is iffy the acting is iffy theThis movie is average in every way. They squandered Woody Harrelson Dennis Quaid Mandy Moore and Patrick Wilson and used European actors doing weird accents playing Americans in an American WW2 movie. The CGI is iffy the acting is iffy the visual effects are decent but my take is there are better ways to learn about Midway.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingApr 15, 2020

Midway traz uma proposta muito frequente, não inova e entrega um projeto sem "alma".

O longa aborda o famoso acontecimento de Bay Harbor e como os americanos viraram o jogo, com um enfoque maior nas batalhas e nos personagens. Além de jáMidway traz uma proposta muito frequente, não inova e entrega um projeto sem "alma".

O longa aborda o famoso acontecimento de Bay Harbor e como os americanos viraram o jogo, com um enfoque maior nas batalhas e nos personagens. Além de já termos visto isso milhares de vezes, o diretor/roteirista entregam um projeto sem alma e com personagens vazios. Há uma certa "dinâmica" entre o lado americano e dos japoneses que não funciona bem - ao menos eles não foram endemonizados como em outros filmes americanos. São cenas vazias que não acrescentam nada de significativo a trama.

O filme demora muito para decolar e, do inicio a metade, há uma sensação de No Clímax, como se não houvesse proposito. Há um apelo ao personagem do Dick Best e sua família - claramente não funcionou. O mesmo é irritante, arrogante, e não duraria uma batalha na vida real com suas atitudes - que são exaltadas pelo filme. Os outros personagens são desinteressante e seus problemas tampouco parecem reais. A edição de som é caótica em determinados momentos, sem separar bem o que devia estar alto ou baixo, principalmente quanto as vozes; a fotografia é precisa e conduz categoricamente, principalmente nas cenas de ação, que são boas e contem efeitos especiais competentes.… Expand

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CarlElmoreNov 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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ALAMLEDPFeb 9, 2023

The Second World War is a subject that has been explored in film numerous times. Despite this, Hollywood keeps revisiting the era, with 2019’s remake of ‘Midway’ being the most recent example. Directed by Roland Emmerich, ‘Midway’ featuresThe Second World War is a subject that has been explored in film numerous times. Despite this, Hollywood keeps revisiting the era, with 2019’s remake of ‘Midway’ being the most recent example. Directed by Roland Emmerich, ‘Midway’ features plenty of action and special effects, but ultimately fails to stand out from the crowd. Woody Harrelson gives a noteworthy performance as Admiral Nimitz, but the rest of the cast is largely disposable. Dennis Quaid and Aaron Eckhart have minor roles, but their presence is appreciated. All in all, ‘Midway’ is far from a groundbreaking war movie, and viewers may be better off watching ‘Pearl Harbor’ instead.
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La Segunda Guerra Mundial es un tema que ha sido explorado en numerosas ocasiones en el cine. A pesar de esto, Hollywood sigue revisando la era, siendo la nueva versión de 2019 de 'Midway' el ejemplo más reciente. Dirigida por Roland Emmerich, 'Midway' presenta mucha acción y efectos especiales, pero al final no logra destacar entre la multitud. Woody Harrelson ofrece una actuación notable como el almirante Nimitz, pero el resto del elenco es en gran medida desechable. Dennis Quaid y Aaron Eckhart tienen papeles menores, pero se agradece su presencia. Con todo, 'Midway' está lejos de ser una película de guerra innovadora, y es mejor que los espectadores vean 'Pearl Harbor'.… Expand

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