Intriguing and educational.
A dramatisation of the events that lead to World War 1, and, in particular, Britain's participation in the war. From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914 until Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914 - 37 days - we see the diplomatic negotiations and behind-the-scenes machinations from many sides.
A well made telling of the diplomacy (and, ultimately, failure thereof) in the lead-up to World War 1. Had the potential to be quite dry, but there is always a fair amount of tension and intrigue present, even though you know how it is all going to end.
Quite educational too: there's plenty of movies about the fighting in wars, but not much about the diplomatic side. This makes 37 Days a bit of a rarity.
Also quite chilling, as you see how things escalate, and realise how the war could have been averted. You see how personalities and sometimes seemingly small events or discussions shape the outcome. Quite eye-opening.
A dramatisation of the events that lead to World War 1, and, in particular, Britain's participation in the war. From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914 until Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914 - 37 days - we see the diplomatic negotiations and behind-the-scenes machinations from many sides.
A well made telling of the diplomacy (and, ultimately, failure thereof) in the lead-up to World War 1. Had the potential to be quite dry, but there is always a fair amount of tension and intrigue present, even though you know how it is all going to end.
Quite educational too: there's plenty of movies about the fighting in wars, but not much about the diplomatic side. This makes 37 Days a bit of a rarity.
Also quite chilling, as you see how things escalate, and realise how the war could have been averted. You see how personalities and sometimes seemingly small events or discussions shape the outcome. Quite eye-opening.