Midway (2019)

This film wasn't that great nor that bad. It was merely middle of the road.
Detailing the events that led up to the Battle of Midway which occurred on June 4, 1942 and was a major turning point in the war in the Pacific. Detailing the paths of many, namely a couple American Naval pilots, but also some officers, intelligence agents and the Japanese.
Though the film is largely watchable, the suspense and air sequences seem weak and lack the necessary gravitas to make the film something real special. Still, the acting is solid, the dialogue is adequate and mechanics are solid, but there was something missing. And Mandy Moore's role is utterly thankless except for that one scene where she's finally allowed to show some fire. Grade: B
Side Notes:
-Ed Skrein and Luke Evans are great, portraying Americans when they are actually British.
-It is nice seeing Luke Kleintank (The Man in the High Castle) in a film.
-Patrick Wilson, Dennis Quaid and Woody Harrelson portray the men in command.
-There is a great subplot with director John Ford trying to catch some real action.
-The Japanese killed quite a lot of innocent Chinese throughout the course of war.
-Once again, war is a terrible waste of good men.
-Oxygen matters, and don't forget it.