Midway
Directed by Roland EmmerichMIDWAY 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.
Midway Ratings & Reviews
- Shamus2kDecember 8, 2024Put some great acting talent into a technical showpiece that suffers from some of the quickest aging CGI effects to date and you'll see a lost opportunity to revisit one of histories greatest naval battles. Sadly, there's not much to learn about history here, and the drama is lost in the glitz. Perhaps a Lucas-like special edition down the road fixing the terrible CGI may give it a rebirth, but the writing will probably hold it back even then.
- DaveJuly 3, 2025I really enjoyed this movie when it came out but hadn’t been drawn back to it for a few years. I decided to give it another watch the other day and found that it’s improved with time. The story was great, the special effects were really well done, and the stress you feel as a viewer in the face of insurmountable odds is something the director deserves credit for. It’s not a Saving Private Ryan-quality WWII movie, but definitely a great film to depict the terrible position the U.S. was in on the Pacific front. A perfect balance of wartime stress, emotional connection, and loss—with heroes of the time rising and falling at a perfect pace. The Greatest Generation deserves our admiration for what they accomplished.
- indyplex01June 19, 2025Good battle visuals but the ending felt very rushed and sudden. It was repetitive, so if you REALLY enjoy dogfights, fireballs, and watching sailors smoke cigarettes, this movie is for you. Otherwise it’s worth a watch but I wouldn’t dedicate a night to it.
- David Michael KelsallSeptember 23, 2025Great film well worth watching lots of action
- NumiSeptember 11, 2025Watching Midway (2019) felt like stepping into a digital war museum—loud, proud, and packed with spectacle. Roland Emmerich doesn’t hold back on the visual effects, and while some of the CGI feels over-polished, the aerial combat scenes are undeniably thrilling. The film tries hard to honor the real-life heroes of the Battle of Midway, and I respect its commitment to historical accuracy, even if the storytelling sometimes gets lost in the noise. Ed Skrein’s portrayal of Lt. Dick Best is bold, if a bit cartoonish, and Woody Harrelson brings gravitas as Admiral Nimitz. The dialogue can be stiff, and the emotional depth doesn’t quite reach the level of Saving Private Ryan, but it’s still a solid tribute to courage under fire. Based on my own viewing, I’d give it a 3.6 out of 5. It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s a respectable salute to one of WWII’s most pivotal battles.
- Persian EmpireSeptember 4, 2025I love war movies, in particular events taken place in WWII. Midway captures the feel of a naval sea battle to emerse you in the combat with some amazing visuals and killer Atmos audio track. Highly recommended.
- mattyjcwSeptember 1, 2025CGI is a bit fake looking at times but otherwise a good watch. If you like anything military or aviation like myself than this is a must watch. Based of true events, I thoroughly enjoy it.
- Vincent ReggianniniAugust 9, 2025Any true documentary would bore most modern audience to death. This is a cartoon, expository collection of nonsense stories centered around the pivotal Midway theater. It is simply impossible to accurately portray the events or the people as they really happened and as they really behaved to a modern audience today. The Pearl Harbor scene where enemy planes are literally flying between battleships 25’ above the surface is pure 6th grade level realism, because some Hollywood type thought “it would look cool”. A sailor almost refuses to shimmy across a rope to save his life because his hands were slightly singed? Were Ernie and Bert that guy’s squad leaders? Did Big Bird train him? The honest truth is even if the producers wanted to create an historically accurate depiction of the true events, and highlight some of the truly heroic and gut-wrenching decisions those kids made (yes, they were kids back then - 18-24 year olds with more fortitude than you’d find in 10,000 age appropriate people today) they wouldn’t be able to maintain the attention of today’s audiences. Just because the people involved in this conflict didn’t wear capes and tights and fly around like super-heroes doesn’t mean anything they did was not worthy of respect is an unfortunate reflection of today’s society. I give it one and a half stars (instead of 1) only because I know this was loosely based on real events, no matter how poorly that was represented here. If you want Sesame Street drama then watch this, if you want anything else avoid this garbage.
- ChrisDecember 29, 2024“Pearl Harbor is the greatest intelligence failure in American history” - Edwin Layton Not bad, but I am sticking with the ‘76 original.
- Eric WidderJune 28, 2025Solid war movie. Planes go pew pew. Not very realistic but historically accurate with artistic liberties. Good enough for a second watch when you're bored.
