I don't know if this is a 'spoiler' review or what - as most people familiar with Robert Maxwell know the ending. It's a matter of public record. But I don't want to be blacklisted for knowing that myself.
Anyway - Robert Maxwell was, to say the least, complicated - and the performance by David Suchet captures his character well. His gross indulgences, his finessed theft of the working stiff's pension fund, his sheer arrogance and stupendous ego - are all on display.
If there is a criticism of this superb script it lies in the absence of the many non-Murdochian satires of 'The Bouncing Czech', as he was also known. Maxwell was cannon fodder for British journalists. It was not only Rupert Murdoch's publications that placed vicious shots across Maxwell's bow - it was Fleet Street. The 'Maxwell' story understates the broad contempt in which he was held - and as a result loses much of the black humour this tale richly deserves.
However, don't let that stop you from enjoying a disturbing insight into big money, greed, rampant egoism, gross indulgence, corporate criminal behaviour and a fascinating character.
Maxwell is worth watching.
Anyway - Robert Maxwell was, to say the least, complicated - and the performance by David Suchet captures his character well. His gross indulgences, his finessed theft of the working stiff's pension fund, his sheer arrogance and stupendous ego - are all on display.
If there is a criticism of this superb script it lies in the absence of the many non-Murdochian satires of 'The Bouncing Czech', as he was also known. Maxwell was cannon fodder for British journalists. It was not only Rupert Murdoch's publications that placed vicious shots across Maxwell's bow - it was Fleet Street. The 'Maxwell' story understates the broad contempt in which he was held - and as a result loses much of the black humour this tale richly deserves.
However, don't let that stop you from enjoying a disturbing insight into big money, greed, rampant egoism, gross indulgence, corporate criminal behaviour and a fascinating character.
Maxwell is worth watching.