Any US personnel gone to see this yet?
It's not out in the UK until January
I am planning to see it this weekend.
Whoa! A movie WE actually get to see first. And it's about a British PM? Now I gotta see it.
Of all the films that are out right now, this is by far the one I most want to see. Of course, neither of my local theaters are going to be showing it. >:(
saw today...good film, i wasn't as familiar with churchill as he assumed leadership so was good education for me. seemed like gary oldham did an excellent job with the role. liked it even better than dunkirk:)
Excellent. Thanks 👍
The wife and I caught this one last night and we both thought it was excellent. Gray Oldman's performance was simply superb. He turns Churchill from a faceless, historical figure into someone I feel like I've now met and know personally, kind of like a favorite uncle. The other actors who play the King, Chamberlain, and Lord Halifax as well as the actress who plays Mrs. Churchill, were all excellent too. Great story and very inspirational in it's presentation. One minor complaint would be, I felt the film depicts Churchill as somewhat, repeat SOMEWHAT, of a loveable, old buffoon who drinks too much and wise-cracks everyone and was out-maneuvered politically by the more suave Chamberlain and Halifax and kind of addled at times. Odd and a bit quirky yes, but I've always felt Churchill had the mind of a steel trap and with his knowledge and vast experience was more than a match politically for anybody in or out of Parliament. But I'll let others who know more about this than I do make that judgement and see if anyone else agrees with my feelings on this. Either way, it was an excellent film and if Oldman doesn't win every acting award there is, he should turn back into Count Dracula and eat them all. I say 8 out of 10. :peace:
Have any of you seen this movie? If so, how was it?
Probably catch this on DVD. Thanks for the review I'm looking forward to seeing this.
Quote from: Sir Slash on December 31, 2017, 03:57:45 PM
The wife and I caught this one last night and we both thought it was excellent. Gray Oldman's performance was simply superb. He turns Churchill from a faceless, historical figure into someone I feel like I've now met and know personally, kind of like a favorite uncle. The other actors who play the King, Chamberlain, and Lord Halifax as well as the actress who plays Mrs. Churchill, were all excellent too. Great story and very inspirational in it's presentation. One minor complaint would be, I felt the film depicts Churchill as somewhat, repeat SOMEWHAT, of a loveable, old buffoon who drinks too much and wise-cracks everyone and was out-maneuvered politically by the more suave Chamberlain and Halifax and kind of addled at times. Odd and a bit quirky yes, but I've always felt Churchill had the mind of a steel trap and with his knowledge and vast experience was more than a match politically for anybody in or out of Parliament. But I'll let others who know more about this than I do make that judgement and see if anyone else agrees with my feelings on this. Either way, it was an excellent film and if Oldman doesn't win every acting award there is, he should turn back into Count Dracula and eat them all. I say 8 out of 10. :peace:
Thanks O0 This one's on my hit list.
And because you've all been good, here's Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill dancing to James Brown...enjoy
Hardest working man in show biz entertains man with the hardest job of 1940.
I really want to see this movie. I saw Oldman being interviewed about it on a chat show, it took him 4 hours to get into costume everyday to play this part! And he seemed to have a genuine respect for Churchill, and the period of history he was portraying.
I really like Winston Churchill. There's a series on Netflix called The crown, it's primarily about how Elizabeth ll became the current queen of great Britain, and her reign. Which is interesting in and of itself. But the actor John lithgow plays Winston... And, wow, he does a great job! And I love that series because I have an interest in Winston Churchill.
So I'm hoping Gary Oldman matches up to John Lithgows portrayal in this new movie. It was great reading what you all thought of the movie, and ya'll seem to be giving it the thumbs up, so I'm excited to go and see it! See how Winston sidestepped Hitler!
And Winston dancing to James brown is the coolest thing I've seen so far... In 2018, lol :)
The Crown is a great show.
I actually feel a little bit sorry for prince Philip after watching the crown. He's often lampooned as a figure of fun. But he actually had a lot to put up with. It can't be easy for him as a husband, always playing second fiddle to his wife's duty as monarch.
And I think one of the most moving moments of that series, is when Winston is having his portrait painted for the nation to keep. And he starts to talk about the death of his daughter when she was only about 5. He tells the painter, that he always paints pictures of his gold fish pond. And then you find out that his daughter was called marigold.... And maybe he's always painting his goldfish as a way to work through the grief that he feels about his daughter dying, even though that was years ago :'(
The whole series is very well acted though. And Claire foy does a great job of portraying a young queen, and all the stress that goes with that duty of monarchy.
Some of the best moments of The Crown are the ones including Churchill, I agree.
That said, I just watched the season 2 episode centered on King Edward VIII and his canoodling with the top Nazi hierarchy before and during WWII. What a fantastic episode.
Also, the way The Crown portrays Phillip and Elizabeth's marriage absolutely reminds me of my own marriage and The Wife agrees. She was raised to be a Winner in All Things, and I...well, I'm me :/...just Phillip!
My daughters, from the glimpses they have got of The Crown, can't believe that both Phillip and Elizabeth are still alive, btw.
I've only watched season one so far. I almost shrieked in horror in the last episode when Winston threw his portrait on the bonfire! Important art lost forever.... Stuff of nightmares, lol.
I'll keep an eye out for the episode in season two with Edward the 8th. I knew he had nazi sympathies, like other members of the aristocracy at the time. But it'll be interesting to see that portrayed on screen. I enjoyed watching that whole drama unfold when he abdicated the throne and did a runner with Wallace Simpson.
That sounds like you have an interesting marriage then Gus, if it's like Lizzy and Phil :bd: He makes me laugh with his gaffs. I think most of them are unintentional, a case of him speaking before he thinks, lol, but he's definitely entertaining! Something is obviously working for them, because they're still together :)
Now I feel old, after what you've just said about your daughters! I remember the queen mother for goodness sake... Sheesh, that makes me feel my age :o Time to rebel and act immature, just to counteract the oldness ;D
I remember the Queen Mother too! She was 100+ years old when she died, IIRC. That's a damned good run.
The Edward VIII episode is the 7th one of the second season, and has a German title.
I knew very little about his Nazi sympathies so it was eye opening for me, to say the least. I wish the episode was a full length movie - that's how good it was.
Thanks for the heads up on that Gus O0 I'll look out for episode 7!
Yeah I'm sure she passed the hundred mark... Thank goodness we remember the end of her life and not the beginning ;D I don't think we'd be talking about her daughter otherwise!
I shall do the right thing... And binge watch season 2 :D can't wait to get to that episode now!!!!
It's very difficult not to binge watch that show 😎
I've just been to see this. I really enjoyed it. His acting - Gary Oldman - was fantastic I thought.
I've seen bits and pieces of it (Mom and Dad are bingeing it after Bro and Ishy did), and I didn't even realize Lithgow was playing Churchill until one particular scene when his... Lithygowness?... stood out all of a sudden. I mean he suddenly sounded and looked facially more like himself. (Did different actors play him in flashbacks or at different times or something?)
Also, I have to wonder if Lithgow will attempt a trifecta someday, since he has also played a wonderful FDR with Bob Hoskins (iirc) as Churchill and Michael Caine as Stalin, in When Lions Roared (the first TV miniseries shot for high definition, long ago). I love those performances like cake. :smitten:
So we should expect Lithgow as Stalin before dies, so that the circle will be complete.
Caught it tonight. Excellent film! I wish it had gone on another hour so we could see the abattle of Britain play out.
Totally agree. Maybe a follow-up will.
Makes me want to watch the early seasons of Foyle's War again. Love the sense of quiet desperation they invoked during the earliest stages of the war when the threat of invasion seemed imminent.
Saw this at the cinema last weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed it :bd: I thought Gary Oldman portrayed him really well, but I thought the rest of the cast were excellent too. Winston was definitely a force of nature! It didn't even feel like a 2hr movie, felt shorter, which goes to show how entertaining it was :)
I still like John Lithgows portrayal from the Netflix series the crown. And I was wondering if I would keep comparing the two actors different portrayals of Winston throughout the film. But I didn't, which just goes to show how great theses two actors are, that they can both own the character.
Quote from: Gusington on January 03, 2018, 03:43:43 PM
It's very difficult not to binge watch that show 😎
Yep, I pretty much binge watched the second series! There was some great episodes in that, could definitely be turned into movies O0
I can't find a thread on it, so this seems as good a place as any to ask, has anyone seen
The King's Speech?
It looks amazing and I'll see if I can find it around, but am interested in y'alls thoughts on it.
It's good. Not particularly focused on the war, though. It's really the story of one man's struggle against his speech impediment and the therapist who helps him. I enjoyed it.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 31, 2018, 11:53:49 PM
Makes me want to watch the early seasons of Foyle's War again. Love the sense of quiet desperation they invoked during the earliest stages of the war when the threat of invasion seemed imminent.
I loved Foyle's War!
Another two movies to add to my queue, now.
The King's speech is excellent. It really gives you a sense of how much courage he had, not many of us have our personal struggles on public display. But he did, and he was the type of guy who preferred to stay out of the public eye. But when his brother Edward the King gave up the throne, he was thrown into all that, plus he had this speech impediment to deal with. And it's cool to see the techniques his speech therapist used, which were unusual at the time. I think the actor who played the therapist is Australian, can't remember his name off hand, but him and Colin firth really make this film with their friendship. It's a cool film, very entertaining O0
^Binge watching Victoria right now. I might have to watch that next. O0
I enjoyed The King's Speech - it had a good tense buildup.
Victoria is good but the actress who plays her is so hawt I find myself...distracted.
I think you can still be hanged for that
For what? Being Jewish? Or the whole 'Young Victoria is a fine bird.'
Quote from: Gusington on February 28, 2018, 07:55:55 AM
Victoria is good but the actress who plays her is so hawt I find myself...distracted.
She also fought Daleks when she was older.
Quote from: Pete Dero on February 28, 2018, 08:23:06 AM
Quote from: Gusington on February 28, 2018, 07:55:55 AM
Victoria is good but the actress who plays her is so hawt I find myself...distracted.
She also fought Daleks when she was older.
And younger!
Quote from: Airborne Rifles on February 27, 2018, 10:29:02 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 31, 2018, 11:53:49 PM
Makes me want to watch the early seasons of Foyle's War again. Love the sense of quiet desperation they invoked during the earliest stages of the war when the threat of invasion seemed imminent.
I loved Foyle's War!
+1!
I just saw this on a long vacation flight.
It was awesome! I think every grog here would think it was worth the time to see. I don't know enough about parliament in the 1940s to assess accuracy, but it was gripping. The sets for the war room bunkers were spot on. I visited them on my last UK trip.
Quote from: airboy on August 05, 2018, 11:02:18 PM
I just saw this on a long vacation flight.
It was awesome! I think every grog here would think it was worth the time to see. I don't know enough about parliament in the 1940s to assess accuracy, but it was gripping. The sets for the war room bunkers were spot on. I visited them on my last UK trip.
+1
I thought it was fantastic and I thought he played an excellent Churchill
Agreed. No one else should be allowed to play Churchill but Oldman.