The Current War: Director's Cut
critic Reviews
, 61% Fresh Tomatometer Score- If it lacks the powerful voltage that its impressive cast suggests, The Current War: Director's Cut represents a significant improvement over previous versions.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreWenlei MaNews.com.au
Fuelled by impressive performances from a sensational cast, The Current War is a sturdy, well-paced historical drama. The production values - its set design, cinematography, costumes - are particularly winsome.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSandra HallSydney Morning Herald
It's a dizzying menu, aimed at eliminating any hint of fustiness and show that this is a story as modern as the rivalry between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. And I suppose it is. But it's also absorbing enough not to need any artificial means of support.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreStephen RomeiThe Australian
This is an interesting, well-filmed historical drama about a technological showdown that produced something we now all take for granted, as Edison predicted we would
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreThelma AdamsAARP Movies for Grownups
Despite a top-notch cast always worth watching, for a drama with war in its title, there's a lot of smoke and minimal fire.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMary SollosiEntertainment Weekly
Ultimately, the film sheds light on a fascinating episode in American history; it falls short, however, of being really electric.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAmy NicholsonFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
What I think really makes this film special is that it gives more of a role to Michael Shannon as George Westinghouse and talking about the financial risks that both of these men were taking. It kind of sets up the world we see today.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJoanne LaurierWorld Socialist Web Site
The Current War is instructive and lively, bolstered by the talents of Cumberbatch and Shannon in particular.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBill NewcottMovies For The Rest Of Us
Benedict Cumberbatch as boyish, blustery Edison and Michael Shannon as the reserved, ruminative Westinghouse - provide the juice to make this history lesson shine.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreYasser MedinaCinemaficionados
It doesn't matter that it has some ironic dialogues and remarkable moments with the acting duel, it's evident that it loses energy in the second half. [Full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBob BloomJournal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Overall, the movie lacks the voltage necessary to relate this epic tale in the manner it deserves.
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