Dennis QuaidThe World War II film with a 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes flies into the Top 10 on Netflix in the US five years after its release. Quaid has been a consistent presence in cinema for the past 45 years, appearing in dramatic and comedic roles and developing a reputation for his rugged charm and versatile style. Some of his most popular performances have come The day after tomorrow, Traffic, Any Sunday, Flight of the Phoenix, The Parent Trapand The newbie.
Quaid commonly stars in historical dramas in supporting roles, with one of the most famous examples being his portrayal of astronaut Gordon Cooper in The right thing. Quaid has also played several U.S. presidents throughout his career, including Bill Clinton in the HBO film The Special Relationshipand this year, he starred Reagan. Quaid also starred in some war films throughout his career, including The Alamoand he played Vice Admiral William Halsey in In the middle of the way.
Midway flies into the Top 10 on Netflix in the US
It is in 9th place for the week
In the middle of the way flies in the Top 10 on Netflix in the US. Directed by Roland Emmerich, the master of disaster known for Independence Day and The day after tomorrowhis 2019 film follows the first six months in the Pacific Theater of World War II, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the titular naval and air battle. In the middle of the wayThe cast includes Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Dennis Quaid, Tadanobu Asano, Darren Criss and Woody Harrelson.
Now, five years after its release, the WWII film has flown to Netflix'Top 10 US chart. In the middle of the way occupies ninth place in the Top 10 films on Netflix in the United States this week below Our little secret, Subservience, That Christmas, Faster, Run all night, Small, Maryand Transformers. The only film In the middle of the way ranked above is We are the Millers.
What Midway's Netflix success means for the film
Box office bomb finds some success 5 years later
In the middle of the wayMixed reviews praised director Roland Emmerich's visuals, the film's special effects, and its neutral perspective, but took big issue with Wes Tooke's script, resulting in a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes. In the middle of the way It was also a box office bombgrossing just $126 million worldwide against its $100 million budget, making it one of the most expensive independent films of all time. Audiences who saw the film discovered a lot more to like, evidenced by the 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and, exemplified by Netflix's success five years later, audiences are still finding something to enjoy. In the middle of the way.
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In the middle of the way
Written by Wes Tooke and directed by Roland Emmerich, 2019's Midway is a 2019 feature film starring Ed Skrein, Luke Evans, and Patrick Wilson. The film revolves around the invasion of Midway Island and follows the war fighting between the United States and Japan.