I was really leary about this movie. I was so afraid they would do a "Pearl Harbor pt. 2". Also, we KNEW the CGI would be over the top, it's kind of unavoidable given the subject matter and the lack of period ships and aircraft Last night I read some reviews as they came in. It kinda boiled down to the "Critics" vs "Regular folks". The critics were giving it anywhere from 2.5 to 3.5 outta 5 stars. The Peeps were giving it a majority 4 to 5 stars. Just for reference...I am an older guy, who went to see the 1976 version in "Surround" sound! Also, I was in the Navy, and I'm a big naval history/WW2 buff. This all being said, I think the movie was VERY good! They didn't fall into the "Pearl Harbor" trap, and the period authenticity and accuracy was pretty damn solid. CGI only bothered me in one short sequence out of a TON of action footage. The acting was solid as far as what I know of the "Mentality" of the time from movies, film reels and documentaries. I could see where some might find some of the acting over the top, but I thought it was fine. I would recommend it to the older folks definitely, and to the younger for a good history lesson. Overall entertaining and a solid 4.5 outta 5 stars. DEFINITELY the best WW2 Pacific movie I've seen.