When you settle in for aRoland Emmerichmovie, you pretty much know what you’re going to get. The filmmaker behindIndependence DayandThe Day After Tomorrowis (with few exceptions) all about his epic blockbusters and spectacular set-pieces. If you’ve ever wondered what that style would look like applied to a World War II period film, let me introduce the new trailer forMidway.
Based on real-life events,Midwaypacks in an all-star cast in the story of the Battle of Midway, the history-altering naval battle that changed the course of the Pacific Theater in WWII, six months after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. And of course, that includes an absolute avalanche of battle scenes and explosive action. It’s also got one heck of an ensemble, includingPatrick Wilson,Woody Harrelson,Mandy Moore, and a very mustachioedNick Jonas. I’m a fan of what Emmerich did with his last period war dramaThe Patriot, so I’ll be curious to see if he can channel that emotionality into one of his more spectacle-heavy outings.
From a script byWes Tooke(Colony),Midwayalso starsEd Skrein,Luke Evans,Aaron Eckhart,Etsushi Toyokawa,Tadanobu Asano,Luke Kleintank,Jun Kunimura,Darren Criss,Keean Johnson,Alexander Ludwig, withDennis Quaid. Lionsgate will release the film in theaters on November 8. Watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the official synopsis forMidway:
MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.
