Synopsis:
A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film after the Blitzkrieg.
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Film Review:
A film about filmmaking in the time of war. Their Finest is a movie that will touch your heart through love and laughter as it is a story about courage and inspiration in times of great need.
During the World War II, a group of filmmakers together with the Ministry of Information attempted to make a film based on two sisters who tried to escape their drunken dad, despite their failure due to their boat’s broken engine. The two sisters took home a story of hope for the many soldiers fighting against the German army. These were the famous English soldiers in Dunkirk. Apparently, according to the papers, the sisters took home soldiers trapped in Dunkirk and saved their lives.
The story may not have been accurate as the sisters never made it to Dunkirk and had to return home. The story was the other truth written by “Mrs.” Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton). Mrs Cole, who is a comic section writer for a newspaper, was summoned by the Ministry of Information for the Film Department, to help shed some wit to the overly sulking films during that time. They needed her writing skills and bring a different perspective to the same dull films that have not boosted the morale of the English soldiers. Tom Buckley (Sam Claflin), a not so charming man and one of two leading film writers in the department was not so optimistic about Mrs Cole at the beginning. However, they eventually got to know each other throughout the filming process- making him warm up to her more. Both ended up liking each other more than as friends and as colleagues. Gemma Arterton was great in her role as Mrs Cole; she was graceful and very captivating. Sam Claflin was brilliant as Tom Buckley; he did the character impressive performances in the film.
Among the main casts of the apparent film in the movie was
Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy), who was extraordinary in his role. An excellent comic relief and probably a stand out character throughout the film. He portrayed a narcissistic yet soft-hearted man who denies being old but eventually agrees to play Uncle Frank, the drunken old uncle of the twin sisters.
A unique perspective on war and how the regular people go about their business during that time. The movie also showed the many deaths due to the bombings, will remind us that these things actually happened. And despite that many people died, the rest remain to live in the hope that one day the war will end and there will be peace again.
Not to mention the feministic approach of the film made it fascinating to watch. To see how women back then having significant roles in society. As well as being acknowledged and given importance to, most especially during those times where women were not as independent, is quite extraordinary to see.
A lighter side to a time of darkness makes this film very enjoyable to watch. It delivers a story about hope and shows what life was like during the war for ordinary civilian people. This movie is genuinely touching and romantic as well as hilarious in different levels. Very entertaining and thoughtful!
NZ Release Date: April 13, 2017