The Current War: Director's Cut Oct 25, 2019 Directed By: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, Written By: Michael Mitnick Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Katherine Waterston, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Tom Holland (II) Rating: PG-13 (for some violent content and thematic elements) Genre: Drama, historical Runtime: 101 minutes Studio: 101 Studios Three brilliant visionaries set off in a charged battle for the future in The Current War, the epic story of the cutthroat competition that literally lit up the modern world. Benedict Cumberbatch is Thomas Edison, the celebrity inventor on the verge of bringing electricity to Manhattan with his radical new DC technology. On the eve of triumph, his plans are upended by charismatic businessman George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), who believes he and his partner, the upstart genius Nikolai Tesla (Nicholas Hoult), have a superior idea for how to rapidly electrify America: with AC current. As Edison and Westinghouse grapple for who will power the nation, they spark one of the first and greatest corporate feuds in American history, establishing for future Titans of Industry the need to break all the rules.
Review: Logan
Getting 4 Sheep
The Current War set during the 19th century this movie is historically accurate to a “T”. Elon Musk will appreciate this film based on the soul fact that it is AC/DC (not the rock band). Yes, it may not be action-packed but it is very captivating to see how over history mankind has tried time and again to fight for what they think is the best way to invent something.
I would have liked more details about all the electrical aspects of the movie. There was a major portion about the invention of executions and they didn’t show any of the actual act. Or the failures.
Every actor did a great job interpreting their characters, they brought them back from the dead and into this century. Top hats, tuxedos, light bulbs and all! In my opinion, the movie could have had an even longer run time. Overall a good movie and history lesson.
Reviewer: Katie
Getting 3 and ½ Sheep
I admit that when I read about the star-studded cast, I wanted to see this movie. Hands down, the acting was on point and every single person brought to life what they could. Small details in how they moved and interacted with one another really paid off.
While the story does move at a lightning pace, slowing it down would have done a ton of good. There are many moments in the film where really heavy things are going on or happening and you just can’t seem to stop and hear all about it. The script needed those in-depth detailed descriptions, this was a major time in our history of invention. These people have forever changed our life today, slow the train and sip some tea while we catch up!
The costumes were amazing! The wallpaper is wonderful and every single scene has a score that does help the audience feel what the director is pushing for. Good history lesson but would have loved a lot more sweetness to chew on before the electric chair.
The Shape of Water (2017) Directed By: Guillermo del Toro Written By: Guillermo del Toro, Vanessa Taylor Dec 22, 2017 Wide Cast: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, Octavia Spencer Rating: R (for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence and language) Genre: Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance Runtime: 119 minutes Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures From master story teller, Guillermo del Toro, comes THE SHAPE OF WATER - an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. Rounding out the cast are Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones and Michael Stuhlbarg.
Went to see this with my 16-year-old daughter. She was a little freaked out by the thought of the woman having sex with the very not human sea creature <G>. You don't see them having sex...it is a behind closed doors sort of thing.
The Shape of Water is a character driven story. It pays homage to the old monsters movies like King Kong, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and Dracula. The "monster" falls in love with the girl, but The Shape of Water takes it to the next level which was unacceptable back in the day. The girl falls in love too.
The story moves slow with moments of suspense and humor and for the most part predictable. All the characters are lonely in one way or another and live banal lives. So when they become entangled in the fate of Eliza and the fishman they are willing to fight for their unconventional love. But if the same movie was made, but with a human man instead of the fishman, then this would have been a dull and pointless movie.
I did enjoy the movie... it was very different from what I normally watch (nothing got blown up) and there was some nice cinematography. Seeing it on the big screen doesn't add to the experience so if you aren't into the artsy film scene then wait for the DVD. Holly and I both give it 3 1/2 "cat eating" Sheep
