Great Film but Incomplete
Added 3/13/2010
Midway is a well done movie with a star filled cast. This movie was made with the support of the U.S. Navy and has actual war footage wherever possible. As to the war and its time line the movie is accurate and the actors portrayed their characters very well. If this movie had been in its original theatrical release length I would have given it a five star rating. This is the first collector's edition I have purchased that has cut the movie run time by over thirty minutes!
If you had never seen the original release you will love this movie for even though it has been edited/cut. The movie still flows with the direct storyline of the Battle of Midway and if you had not seen the original you will not notice what is missing. You will see that both sides in this battle were professional and the problems that the fog of war can cause. Of course though it is mentioned you also have to remember the Battle of the Coral Sea had taken place earlier and had its toll on both navies, this was shown in the original release. This DVD is worth the price and I am pleased to have it in my collection but will keep my eyes open for the full-length feature as the director intended the movie to be seen. This movie deserves a place in any World War II movie collection.
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Midway: 1976 film on DVD.
Added 2/14/2010
When it played in the theatres, "Sensurround", was the selling point of the film, even though, the gimmick, wasn't that effective. Other than that, Midway, a WWII drama, with an all-star cast, wasn't that great of a film. Much of the shots, depicting flight footage, were obviously filmed on a Hollywood soundstage, and looked kind of fake, the lighting wasn't realistic, a couple of smoke machines and fans going, rear screen projection, but the planes weren't even moving. The actual WWII footage, that was used and intercut into the scenes was good though. The sound was good too, in order to enhance the Sensurrround experience.
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great service and quality
Added 2/12/2010
it came great perfect conditions on the package and the actual quality was great, didn't actually see the movie but only a part of it as it was a gift for my grandfather but he loved it.
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Almost a great war flick
Added 2/4/2010
Actually, the battles and strategies are good. The problem here is too much daddy-son-girlfriend interaction that detracts from the overall film. So the son is in love with a Japanese American who is, like so many, transferred to an internment camp [a disgrace]. Forget the interactions and stick to Midway.
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If your are a WWII history fan this is a film for you
Added 1/31/2010
"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.
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Great Film but Incomplete
Added 3/13/2010
Midway is a well done movie with a star filled cast. This movie was made with the support of the U.S. Navy and has actual war footage wherever possible. As to the war and its time line the movie is accurate and the actors portrayed their characters very well. If this movie had been in its original theatrical release length I would have given it a five star rating. This is the first collector's edition I have purchased that has cut the movie run time by over thirty minutes!
If you had never seen the original release you will love this movie for even though it has been edited/cut. The movie still flows with the direct storyline of the Battle of Midway and if you had not seen the original you will not notice what is missing. You will see that both sides in this battle were professional and the problems that the fog of war can cause. Of course though it is mentioned you also have to remember the Battle of the Coral Sea had taken place earlier and had its toll on both navies, this was shown in the original release. This DVD is worth the price and I am pleased to have it in my collection but will keep my eyes open for the full-length feature as the director intended the movie to be seen. This movie deserves a place in any World War II movie collection.
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Midway: 1976 film on DVD.
Added 2/14/2010
When it played in the theatres, "Sensurround", was the selling point of the film, even though, the gimmick, wasn't that effective. Other than that, Midway, a WWII drama, with an all-star cast, wasn't that great of a film. Much of the shots, depicting flight footage, were obviously filmed on a Hollywood soundstage, and looked kind of fake, the lighting wasn't realistic, a couple of smoke machines and fans going, rear screen projection, but the planes weren't even moving. The actual WWII footage, that was used and intercut into the scenes was good though. The sound was good too, in order to enhance the Sensurrround experience.
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great service and quality
Added 2/12/2010
it came great perfect conditions on the package and the actual quality was great, didn't actually see the movie but only a part of it as it was a gift for my grandfather but he loved it.
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