Good movie, great action

Rating: 8/10 (12 November 2019)

What makes this a good war movie are the action sequences which gives the viewer a realistic sense of the suicidal horror of air combat and the bravery of those engaged in it. Overall, the acting was solid and the script moved at a brisk pace. I probably would've focused more on the intelligence angle as I believed the pilots were a bit hammy in their performances at times. The balance with the Japanese forces was interesting and gave a perspective of the battle that reinforced its importance to both sides. Excellent choice for Veterans Day.