Complex family relationships, as well as a combat experience, form the personality of the future world-known politician.Complex family relationships, as well as a combat experience, form the personality of the future world-known politician.Complex family relationships, as well as a combat experience, form the personality of the future world-known politician.
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- Young Winstonas Young Winston
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This historical drama is an account of the early life of the future British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill (Simon Ward), including his childhood, his time as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Second Boer War, and culminating in his first election to Parliament. —Matt <matt@measham.force9.net>
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Solid biopic of young Churchill
Solid biography of the early life of Winston Churchill. The casting is top notch, it's a pity we don't get to see more of Anthony Hopkins, but it was an early appearance for him. The boy that played kid Winston and the guy who played young man Winston have a extraordinary resemblance to the real Churchill, and they perform their parts very well too.
The story is directed well enough to keep you entertained for 2,5 hours. The only hindrance is Churchill's annoying voice-over; although the manner of speaking may be historically correct, it distracts from the story with its quaint intonation. This may be a minor issue to some, but the distraction keeps coming back.
All in all a well-directed biopic, which will also appeal to non-connoisseurs.
The story is directed well enough to keep you entertained for 2,5 hours. The only hindrance is Churchill's annoying voice-over; although the manner of speaking may be historically correct, it distracts from the story with its quaint intonation. This may be a minor issue to some, but the distraction keeps coming back.
All in all a well-directed biopic, which will also appeal to non-connoisseurs.
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- vitachiel
- May 10, 2011
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