Much, much, better than I was expecting...

Rating: 7/10 (12 November 2019)

Yes, you could just write this off as a proper CGI-fest - BUT - it has been done with a very commendable eye to the detail. The flimsiness of the aircraft, and of the ships for that matter, are conveyed effectively. You do get a sense of the mortality of sailors from both sides and a little of the dignity of the proceedings too. Ed Skrein does come across as a bit of a gung-ho hero, but without the puerile "Ye Ha!" type of nonsense that we see more commonly now in almost every movie which centres around the achievements of the US military. Perhaps because it is based on real people and events, it is a more respectful tribute to their accomplishments. Needs a big screen - will look dreadfully man-made on telly.