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A correction, and a movie review
6 years ago
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The most recent post in my gallery, Rumours was created by 
OldeWolfe.
Instead of linking to that page, I should have credited
OldeAD, which is the gallery for his adult art. I do apologise.
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And now for something completely different.
I have a strong interest in the history of World War II, and when I heard that this movie was being made I was in two minds. It could be a great film with historical accuracy and modern special effects. Or it could suck, like "Pearl Harbor".
It was with some trepidation that I watched the opening credits, having isolated myself from any reviews. Was Hollywood going to take a great, true story and totally blow it, as it so often has?
In ten minutes I had my answer. This movie was everything I could have wanted, and more than I thought possible. It told the tense and gripping tale of the Midway battle - from the guessing game of intelligence gathering to the extravagantly realistic special effects of the final battle.
More than that, Midway added the story of an American pilot's wife and family, a Japanese admiral's life, a bombing raid on Tokyo and most of the major carrier actions fromParl Harbor to Midway itself. All without breaking the pace of the film.
Even though I knew the history and how it turned out, I was on the edge of my seat from the dramatic tension during the battle scenes. This magnificent movie deserves to be seen by everyone who has an interest in the historical events that shaped our world.
Midway Trailer
OldeWolfe.Instead of linking to that page, I should have credited
OldeAD, which is the gallery for his adult art. I do apologise.______
And now for something completely different.
I have a strong interest in the history of World War II, and when I heard that this movie was being made I was in two minds. It could be a great film with historical accuracy and modern special effects. Or it could suck, like "Pearl Harbor".
It was with some trepidation that I watched the opening credits, having isolated myself from any reviews. Was Hollywood going to take a great, true story and totally blow it, as it so often has?
In ten minutes I had my answer. This movie was everything I could have wanted, and more than I thought possible. It told the tense and gripping tale of the Midway battle - from the guessing game of intelligence gathering to the extravagantly realistic special effects of the final battle.
More than that, Midway added the story of an American pilot's wife and family, a Japanese admiral's life, a bombing raid on Tokyo and most of the major carrier actions fromParl Harbor to Midway itself. All without breaking the pace of the film.
Even though I knew the history and how it turned out, I was on the edge of my seat from the dramatic tension during the battle scenes. This magnificent movie deserves to be seen by everyone who has an interest in the historical events that shaped our world.
Midway Trailer
See it in a theatre if you can.
I think you'll like it.
"My father fought the Nazis. The real ones. Do you like Nazis?"
Australians also fought the Việt Cộng. I was fortunate to be born at the right time to not be involved in that. I do know some veterans of that war.
Das Boot (The Boat). (If possible get the directors cut)
Hamburger Hill. (My brother was in Vietnam and made the mistake of watching this movie. I say mistake because he said it was waaaaaay to damn close to real for him.)
I haven't seen Hamburger Hill. I'll put it on my list.
I'm a little bit socially awkward, so I can't tell you if the acting in Midway was good or not. I can tell you that it was mostly accurate in terms of history and that the special effects were impressive.