"Varian's War" tells of Varian Fry, an American citizen who sets about to liberate the great minds of Europe in the years prior to American involvement in WWII. An entertaining historical drama built for Showtime, this well made but somewhat scripted and theatrical film illuminates the mechanics of Fry's mission but is more stilted than engaging, more mechanical than compelling, and possibly bit off a piece of history bigger than what it could chew. Worth watching more for historical than dramatic value.
Review of Varian's War: The Forgotten Hero
Varian's War: The Forgotten Hero
(2001 TV Movie)
A film about "America's Schindler" but no Schindler's List.
23 April 2001