What the two Midway films get right differently

Which Midway film comes out ahead, the 1976 version or the 2019 version?

The 2019 film has somewhat better acting, while the 1976 film has more accurate imagery; the choice depends on which strength matters more.

The personal preference gives the 2019 Midway a slight advantage in acting and the 1976 film an advantage in imagery. Repeated Yamato images are one criticism of the newer film. Some of its performances nevertheless convey the character of the people involved more effectively. Overly reverential acting can obscure that historical sailors were real people who did not necessarily take themselves as seriously as later portrayals suggest.