I didn't see this film as favorably the second time around as I did back in 2002 when I first watched it. My complaint about this film is that it's time scope is such a short period that it only left me wanting more of the Churchill story (both pre- and post-). I almost had a feeling that the purpose of the film was so that Albert Finney could play Churchill.
And, Finney did a very fine job of it. I found his performance convincing, and I'm old enough to still actually remember Churchill when he was alive. I was equally impressed with Vanessa Redgrave. And, in fact, there were no performances here that were anything less than competent.
Although the time period covered seemed restrictive, the director managed to flesh out the main characters enough to make the film interesting from that perspective.
Do I recommend this film? Yes...but perhaps for only one viewing.
And, Finney did a very fine job of it. I found his performance convincing, and I'm old enough to still actually remember Churchill when he was alive. I was equally impressed with Vanessa Redgrave. And, in fact, there were no performances here that were anything less than competent.
Although the time period covered seemed restrictive, the director managed to flesh out the main characters enough to make the film interesting from that perspective.
Do I recommend this film? Yes...but perhaps for only one viewing.