What's this about?

Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Battle of the Coral Sea - 1959

I was told about this movie and that it was leaving Tubi soon, so I made it a priority to get it watched.

The title gives you some clue. During WWII, the Battle of the Coral Sea was a major battle. It was up there in importance with Midway, but I don't think it gets the same attention. In this movie, the commander of a submarine is given the task to infiltrate the Japanese fleet and find out what they are planning. They end up being spotted and forced to surrender.

I found this movie to be pretty interesting. While a lot of it took place in the POW camp, it was a decent balance. I also liked the end. It used actual footage from the battle, so that was neat. The acting was good, but the women were unnecessary. I suppose at the time, they needed to be in there to get people in the seats, but the story would have been fine without them.

Overall, I enjoyed the movie. It wasn't too long, and it was just fun to watch. Good Movie!



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