Review of Their Finest (2017) by Jon C — 11 Aug 2017

A very insightful, heartfelt approach to propoganda film from the English perspective.

It's WWII and England is in the middle of the Blitz so a few officials are called to make a film that will not only showcase the actors' talent but project their feelings to an even wider audience.

Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy, and Sam Claflin give outstanding performances telling a story they feel is worth telling.

A plot has structure, pieces that fit together, and it can be condensed whereas real life isn't quite the same.

It's also about being careful not letting the politics cloud the entertainment value.

A few laughs mixed in with some utter serious moments.

The movie succeeds in remaining in the real world of things next to the characters enjoying the filmmaking process.

At the core of it all lies a feminist empowerment vibe on Catrin's part.

It's true as well even when we've suffered a great deal the opportunities shouldn't pass us by, that's giving death and failure dominion over us all.

We all have a part to play even in war, sure we can't fight but we can still get the message across by other means if not by film.

These Brits make their story seen not for the sake of making it but greatly for having it be remembered.

Very good, very well-acted, and full of emotional poignancy.