The director and screenwriter have courageously created a movie that shows Winston Churchill during one of his periods of deep depression. Brian Cox is impressive in the title role and the rest of the cast: excellent.
The cars of the period were beautifully polished and prominent but the number of times we saw VIPs getting in and out of these beautifully polished vehicles could've been cut back.
Although I'd question the historical accuracy of the film, the 105 minutes were great theatre. Unlike quite a few films nowadays, the actors' diction was clear – many in the cast were trained for the stage.
One of the best scenes is when Churchill finally realises his place in history is to use his skill as orator to maintain British morale and not to inhibit the work of the war generals and strategists. The final speech – after the troops had landed on the beaches of France - is truly uplifting.
The cars of the period were beautifully polished and prominent but the number of times we saw VIPs getting in and out of these beautifully polished vehicles could've been cut back.
Although I'd question the historical accuracy of the film, the 105 minutes were great theatre. Unlike quite a few films nowadays, the actors' diction was clear – many in the cast were trained for the stage.
One of the best scenes is when Churchill finally realises his place in history is to use his skill as orator to maintain British morale and not to inhibit the work of the war generals and strategists. The final speech – after the troops had landed on the beaches of France - is truly uplifting.