Is "The Battle of Midway" a good movie? Behind this is a standard question

took the time to watch "The Battle of Midway", originally wanted to write about my own feelings, but found that there was a bit of controversy about this film on Douban, so let me talk about my views.

First of all, I will talk about my feelings. The movie has a smooth plot, wonderful special effects, and the actors’ performances are in place. A few short sections are quite touching, especially the part that pays tribute to the civilians killed in China. I think it is still good.

But at the same time, I also realize that this film has a barrier to viewing for a considerable number of Chinese audiences. It is based on the history of the Pacific War, especially the history of the US military. And because of the post-war war between China and the United States, and the socialist camp we are in, we actually don't understand this part of history.

Don’t say anything else, just talk about names. The Chinese are probably more familiar with the names of Hideki Tojo, Neji Okamura, and Kenji Doihara on the Japanese side. After all, they are high-ranking generals of the Japanese invaders, but For Yamamoto Fifty-Six of the Japanese Navy, I am afraid that it is still on the name.

As for what Nanyun Tadaichi and Yamaguchi have heard, I’m afraid I don’t know much.

and the United States is the same, we know Button, Eisenhower, MacArthur, Nimitz may be known to others, but who is Bison Hal? Who is McCluskey? These may be well-known heroes in the United States, but they are really strange to us.

then caused a problem when watching the movie: the mind would keep thinking about who this person is.

Fortunately, I did some homework on the Battle of Midway Island before I went to see it. I barely know the situation of most people, but I still don't know the character like Best.

I even saw some girls complain, saying that after watching for a long time, they were blinded and could not tell who was who. This is probably true, because they are all handsome white men and all wear military uniforms, so after watching for a long time, a group of foreigners are fighting, and the planes and cannons suddenly burst.

On the other hand, you have to understand a little bit about military knowledge. For example, what is the relationship between aircraft carriers and battleships, why depth charges can’t hit submarines, what’s the matter with torpedo bombers and dive bombers, and the relationship between speed and wind speed, the planes all fall down. Why did he suddenly jump up to the deck. If you don't understand these, it will be a little baffling to see some plots.

especially has a detail. After the aircraft carrier York was maimed, it was transported back for repairs. It was said that it would take three months, but Nimitz was repaired within 72 hours in a word. If this matter is not explained, it feels like a repair department. The people who dragged the foreign workers to deceive the leaders, what difficulties did they overcome in 72 hours?

Here I have to thank the " 4D Historical Egg Full Analysis" written by Douban's movie Juicing. I strongly recommend that you read this film review before going to the movie.

In fact, the problems encountered in this movie are not new. For example, the reunion series is of course a very exciting masterpiece for audiences who have watched all series of films and episodes. Every character has appeared and home; but for For viewers who have never seen it, I am afraid it will feel a little messy, at least who is a bit confused.

Similarly, many people now say how good "You are in a young man", but I don't think it is as good as the "School Storm" I have watched. On the contrary, I think it is not as good as the old film, but the post-90s have never watched "School Storm", so On the contrary, it says that there is nothing in the sky in "Youth of the Young", which is nothing wrong.

It’s just that when it came to "The Battle of Midway", many people began to express that they could not accept it. In their opinion, only films that meet their own aesthetic and knowledge are good movies.

So there is a problem. If I don’t understand the cultural background of this movie, is it not a good movie? In this way, many famous classics in history are not considered classics because of the change of time?

extends it. Many things that come from overseas, and even some cultural customs, because you don’t understand and are different from what you know, must it be bad?

I think the answer must be no, at least all kinds of different existence should be allowed, so that it is an inclusive society.

As for this movie, I still think it is a good movie. It should have a score of 7.5.