Kane52630
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The Current War: Director's Cut
Kinda shocked this is getting less than stellar reviews. It's Alfonso Gomez-Rejon showcasing the electric war race between Edison and Westinghouse that's done in a fast, slick, and electrifying style (pun intended). I was actually surprised to find out Aaron Sorkin's wasn't involved writing this because it totally felt like one of his movies. The cast was phenomenal, particular Benedict Cumberbatch as Thomas Edison and Michael Shannon as George Westinghouse. The cinematography was really well done, there's certain shots that are really inspired.They also do a great job incorporating contemporary music that makes every scene very captivating to watch. If I had any complaints, it would be that the movie operates on a crash course level that you don't really spend time with any of the characters. The movie speeds up history to make every scene more plot driven. Overall, it's definitely a worthwhile watch even if the facts are somewhat conflated.
8.5/10