Midway (Collector's Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Midway (Collector's Edition)
Movie Review: As in theaters
Summary: 5 Stars
Just thought I'd correct an error in another review. This DVD is the original theatrical release, which I saw several times in the theaters in the 70s. There was a longer version shown on television for many years, with extra scenes including the battle of coral sea. Some bits of that additional footage is available on this DVD on the extras menu, but unfortunately not all of it. In any case, that footage was a strange curiosity, as the original release was obviously the director's true intention. The extra footage ruined the pacing of the film, and although I enjoyed it on TV, it sure did drag after a while. Still, it would have been nice if the DVD package included both the original as well as the TV version.Movie Review: Great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very, very good movie. The Battle of the Midway is an important naval battle. It required valor of those defending the island, and smarts from those trying to lead those men in battle. This movie does a great job of capturing the valor provided by those defending the island. Pilots of torpedo bombers flew to their deaths knowingly to give others an opportunity to dive bomber pilots to sink the Japanese carrier. This took courage. Another ingredient that was needed was luck. Without some luck, the American forces would not have got to the enemy's fleet. So before valor could occur there was some luck involved. This movies captures all this with great acting, good action, and a very well written script.Movie Review: Creative Editing and a Good Cast
Summary: 5 Stars
There's really not much new film footage in this movie. It's made with a lots and lots of stock footage. Even though, it manages to tell the story of the battle quite well and it entertains while you try to pick out all the actors that show up in this film such as Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook, Robert Mitchum, Cliff Robertson, Toshiro Mifune, Robert Wagner, Robert Webber, Ed Nelson, James Shigeta, Monte Markham, Christopher George, Glenn Corbett, Tom Selleck, Dabney Coleman, Erik Estrada, and many others. One of the best elements of this film is the score and thematic march composed by John Williams. It looks great in widescreen.Movie Review: Truly a classic.
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember this movie as a kid in the 60s, and it was great then. Now in 2006, it me amazes how timeless it all seems. Of course, I pick out scenes from "Tora! Tora! Tora!"; I'll ask myself my didn't Captain Garth didn't just ditch his plane; and other technical problems (it's my hobby of sorts); but the acting, the all-star cast, the scenes, aircraft, the ships, the history, the cinematography, ...., even Star Wars in certain aspects didn't do as great a job!
This movie would be a great addition to anyone's library, if for no other reason than to share it with someone who has never seen this great movie!
Movie Review: If your are a WWII history fan this is a film for you
Summary: 5 Stars
"Midway" and "twelve o'clock high" are two of my favorite films. This edition of Midway is especially interesting in that it has added features by the producer and actors. The director and producer walk you through the production process of blending actual Navy combat film with the story with that shot as part of the movie on an AirCraft Carrier offshore. Charlton Heston also offers his views on the production of the film and introduces the viewer to several of the retired Navel officers and men that were actually in the battle.