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Midway Sets the Record Straight #Movie_Review

11/9/2019

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After the hit by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, the US Navy was out gunned in the Pacific. The battle of Midway would become the most decisive event during the Pacific campaign during WWII. 
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The US Navy was an underdog against the better resources of the Japanese Navy but with the help of intelligence, the US found a way to set a trap for their enemies, but the whole plan relied on the guts of the amazing pilots. 
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Unlike the previous Midway movie (1979), this version relies on true stories and cgi to bring the battle to life. Filled with some amazing actors, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Ed Skrein, Luke Evans, and Aaron Eckhart, this movie isn't fluff. Beginning with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we see how the pilots on board the Enterprise and the US Naval Command make the choices that bring them to MIdway. Along the way, we get a glimpse at the personalities behind the heroes and what they were willing to sacrifice in order to bring the Japanese to their knees.
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While the directors and writers did take some liberties with the battle scenes and the flying capabilities of the aircraft, they didn't need to embellish the stories of men who jumped into a plane on the flight deck and shot up a falling Japanese plane in order to save the people on board or the courageous code breakers who took snippets of intel and were able to pinpoint the arrival of the Japanese fleet within minutes. 
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How fitting to see this movie on Veteran's Day weekend. With a few Korean and Vietnam Vets in attendance, Midway showcases those heroes, some of whom who gave their all with historic images and stories about their valor. 

A perfect movie for fans of history but also for viewers who love nail biting action!
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