A war film rooted in an extraordinary true Second World War story is broadcasting on Film4 tonight, with viewers hailing it as "emotionally gripping." This 2019 production serves as a contemporary reimagining of the 1971 war picture, depicting the critical World War II Battle of Midway whilst dramatising the U.S. Navy's intelligence operations and valiant efforts to respond to Japan's shock assault on Pearl Harbor and eventually shift the conflict's momentum. The narrative tracks pivotal personalities such as Admiral Nimitz alongside brave aviators as they crack Japanese strategies, suffer devastating casualties, and execute audacious retaliatory missions, building to a conclusive triumph over the Imperial Japanese Navy. The drama has received glowing reviews on the film ratings website Rotten Tomatoes. Emotionally gripping and has you on the edge of you seat showing you the full weight of reality the dive bombers faced.

Source: Daily Mirror December 20, 2025 08:02 UTC