The slightly hunched appearance of the iconic figure of Winston Churchill looms memorably on an English beach in scarred memory of the disastrous loss of life on the beaches of Gallipoli, in a battle of which Churchill blames himself for the heavy casualties as the then First Admiral in WWI:
Churchill relays his anguish as a foreboding warning that an ill conceded plan of allied attack on D-Day could replay itself on the beaches of Normandy in WW2:
The calmness of the sea and tide, and soft music with some vocals will set a classic tone in contrast to a moody and troubled Churchill in reflection on the English beach: This is how the film opens -and how refreshing and absorbing it is to watch a classy film like this unfold:
I immediately liked this portray of Churchill, with his affection for King George VI, and his immediate admiration for the men who will take up arms: Brian Cox stars and gives a charismatic -if slightly eccentric- but hugely likable portrayal - of a sensitive and vulnerable man, but with an explosive temper:
It is a breath of fresh air, far removed from traditional, heavy mimicry of punctuated, static and vocal diction: It is all there though -subtly of course, but what a fine piece of acting of masterclass to make the film become real and alive - that in another drama, with another actor, could over blow the diction and become dangerously distracting in the flow of a very fine film and story indeed!:
Leading up to D-Day, Winston will clash with the snappy, self elevated -the indignant charm- of Montgomery, and will rasp in despair with the brass necked Eisenhower: The quarrels and fallout of temperance are wonderfully humorous and entertaining, and will thread throughout the negotiations of planning the strategy of D-Day.
Clementine -his wife and dear friend is strongly at hand to give Churchill her moral and loyal support, but will not to be slow or afraid to chastise the great man when the time calls: There are beautiful moments of dismay and affection of human nature within the high drama -the film truly endears Churchill....
The script is electrifying -fantastic in fact....we have delightfully, light touches of humour -of observation that boarders on the likes of a Shakespearean Play.... Winnie being sidestepped in negotiations by Monty and Ike.
Overall, the film gives a very personalized portray of the man; challenging he is -domestically and authoritatively; and with Clementine, who is the force of help in reflection of charm and wisdom of encouragement to smooth over the flaws and mistakes.... Winston -he berates everybody, even his current secretary in angry frustration, but later triumphs in great kindness of personal service to this lady, whose husband is a midshipman in the D-Day landings.
The film amplifies Winston's great service and personal dedication and leadership in WW 2: I consider this film -side by side in distinction to 'The King's Speech' - such were the personal accounts and struggles of two very different men: both men who courageously succeeded in very testing times, who were very loyal and trusting to each other in friendship and affection.
The film will end with Winston on the English beach again in reflection of the beginning of the film, but in a very different tone and mood! A remarkable man: a remarkable film!
Churchill relays his anguish as a foreboding warning that an ill conceded plan of allied attack on D-Day could replay itself on the beaches of Normandy in WW2:
The calmness of the sea and tide, and soft music with some vocals will set a classic tone in contrast to a moody and troubled Churchill in reflection on the English beach: This is how the film opens -and how refreshing and absorbing it is to watch a classy film like this unfold:
I immediately liked this portray of Churchill, with his affection for King George VI, and his immediate admiration for the men who will take up arms: Brian Cox stars and gives a charismatic -if slightly eccentric- but hugely likable portrayal - of a sensitive and vulnerable man, but with an explosive temper:
It is a breath of fresh air, far removed from traditional, heavy mimicry of punctuated, static and vocal diction: It is all there though -subtly of course, but what a fine piece of acting of masterclass to make the film become real and alive - that in another drama, with another actor, could over blow the diction and become dangerously distracting in the flow of a very fine film and story indeed!:
Leading up to D-Day, Winston will clash with the snappy, self elevated -the indignant charm- of Montgomery, and will rasp in despair with the brass necked Eisenhower: The quarrels and fallout of temperance are wonderfully humorous and entertaining, and will thread throughout the negotiations of planning the strategy of D-Day.
Clementine -his wife and dear friend is strongly at hand to give Churchill her moral and loyal support, but will not to be slow or afraid to chastise the great man when the time calls: There are beautiful moments of dismay and affection of human nature within the high drama -the film truly endears Churchill....
The script is electrifying -fantastic in fact....we have delightfully, light touches of humour -of observation that boarders on the likes of a Shakespearean Play.... Winnie being sidestepped in negotiations by Monty and Ike.
Overall, the film gives a very personalized portray of the man; challenging he is -domestically and authoritatively; and with Clementine, who is the force of help in reflection of charm and wisdom of encouragement to smooth over the flaws and mistakes.... Winston -he berates everybody, even his current secretary in angry frustration, but later triumphs in great kindness of personal service to this lady, whose husband is a midshipman in the D-Day landings.
The film amplifies Winston's great service and personal dedication and leadership in WW 2: I consider this film -side by side in distinction to 'The King's Speech' - such were the personal accounts and struggles of two very different men: both men who courageously succeeded in very testing times, who were very loyal and trusting to each other in friendship and affection.
The film will end with Winston on the English beach again in reflection of the beginning of the film, but in a very different tone and mood! A remarkable man: a remarkable film!