Great review! I remember that my father used to like movies from the war time - not the new ones though. I haven't seen this one yet but I can imagine that he would enjoy it (based on your review it doesn't seem to be a regular Hollywood movie)
Thank you for sharing and have a good day!
I think you're right: Midway reminded me of a throwback to older war movies, where they could portray things realistically without adding in all the blood and gore.