The critics got it wrong

Rating: 8/10 (15 November 2019)

The critic consensus is quite gloomy, painting the film as poorly executed and at times, slow. What it really is, is an almost lovingly accurate retelling of the entire story... including the motivations and actions leading up to Pearl Harbor, the lives and stories of some of the incredible heroes, and even some aspects of political climate on the Japanese side (which I can personally testify are quite correct). The critics seem to be dismayed that the special effects don't take center stage and that the explosions and action are not more fast-paced, but this is a movie about history and real people, not the latest installment in that horrid Transformers franchise. Those interested in feeling the tension and motivations of the actual people and even their families and getting a true picture of some of the incredible heroism, skill, and luck that made Midway the turning point in the Pacific War, instead of the prelude to the invasion of our West Coast, should really enjoy this.