Gathering Storm

Pros: Lavish production, Well- written script, Splendid performance by lead actors

Cons: Finney's speech is garbled at times, and almost incomprehensible

The Bottom Line: Well done historical drama that captures the essence one of history's most memorable characters

Review: Taking it's title from the first volume of Winston Churchill's history of World War II, The Gathering Storm is a lavishly produced, Tour de Force that captures an intriguing period in the life of one of history's most celebrated figures. This...

Pros: Outstanding acting from Finney and Redgrave; script, direction...

Cons: Gratuitous nudity...of the Albert Finney variety

The Bottom Line: A wonderful biopic from HBO.

Review: Even though I'm a history teacher, there are some big blind spots in my knowledge of history because 1) I've only been a history teacher for two years now, and 2) I've had a lot of incompetent teachers myself. One of those blind spots is Winston ...

Pros: Albert Finney, story

Cons: none, really

The Bottom Line: As far as historical drama goes, this is about as good as it gets.

Review: Summary: The movie is based upon the life of Winston Churchill (Albert Finney). It begins just as information about the German re-armament is beginning to seep into British political life. Winston is an aging statesman that is losing his political ...