tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post1709235118212375595..comments2024-03-28T18:21:09.285-05:00Comments on Rough Edges: Tuesday's Overlooked Movies: MidwayJames Reasonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18049917964433932612noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-17339399381687012152012-06-27T02:06:57.457-05:002012-06-27T02:06:57.457-05:00I saw this in a theater, with my dad, and in sensu...I saw this in a theater, with my dad, and in sensurround, which was kind of amazing. I wasn't crazy about it at the time, and subsequent viewings haven't blown me away.<br /><br />One of the great things about LONGEST DAY, for me, was the actors working in their native languages... it gave that movie a verisimilitude this lacks. Poor Toshiro Mifune, surrounded by Californians like Robert Ito and Pat Morita, seems confused that he's the only Japanese man in the whole Japanese navy, and genuinely alarmed at the sound of Paul Frees voice coming out of his mouth. <br /><br />Still, the Sensurround was cool, and the opening sequence -- lifted whole from THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO -- is really great.David Avallonehttp://www.davidavallonefreelance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-15374956015341517742012-06-26T23:03:43.483-05:002012-06-26T23:03:43.483-05:00I saw it when it came out and enjoyed it a lot des...I saw it when it came out and enjoyed it a lot despite Edward Arnold being in the cast. A lot of people don't realize that this battle, fought just six months after Pearl Harbor, effectively destroyed Japan's naval power and put them on the defensive for the rest of the war. It was a huge turning point, like D-Day in the ETO. And don't worry about displaying your love of history, James. You have a receptive audience in me.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-31439745952349791622012-06-26T10:03:52.565-05:002012-06-26T10:03:52.565-05:00As a boy--before my hometown theater closed, aroun...As a boy--before my hometown theater closed, around 1960--I saw "The Battle of the Coral Sea," with Cliff Robertson, and liked it. Even my father, who did not care for war movies, liked it. (I think the reason he wound up seeing it was that it was on a double bill with a western.) It was one of the first war movies I ever saw, and it helped turn me into a lifelong history buff. I'd like to see it again, and see if it still holds up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-47927277225807833862012-06-26T10:02:25.554-05:002012-06-26T10:02:25.554-05:00Hello:
I've seen "Midway" a coupl...Hello:<br /> I've seen "Midway" a couple times and have really enjoyed it. There are some real intense and suspenseful moments as the viewer tries to unravel the decisions between the Japanese and the Americans as to when and how to launch counter offensives. Very exciting. This is a good solid movie loaded with name stars so for anyone who hasn't seen it...do yourself a favor and watch it.<br /> Have a Great Day!!!<br /> The "Creature"Creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226212875690037564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-2227708147409521742012-06-26T07:51:20.126-05:002012-06-26T07:51:20.126-05:00Patti, you mean you're coming to Texas and goi...Patti, you mean you're coming to Texas and going to see the Lexington? Corpus Christi is a nice town, and there are several decent bookstores in the area.<br /><br />There may be a Coral Sea movie, Bill. I'll see what I can find out. Cliff Robertson is in MIDWAY, though, so that may be what you're thinking of.James Reasonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049917964433932612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-17297505202852592012012-06-26T06:54:57.827-05:002012-06-26T06:54:57.827-05:00Isn't there a whole movie about the Battle of ...Isn't there a whole movie about the Battle of the Coral Sea. Cliff Robertson? My memory isn't clicking yet this morning.mybillcriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350478005243505108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-65997863811309667492012-06-26T06:17:11.620-05:002012-06-26T06:17:11.620-05:00I am planning on a visit to the Midway ship in Jan...I am planning on a visit to the Midway ship in January.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com