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   PG-132019 · Historical drama · 1h 47m

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   • 6.5/10 6.5/10 IMDb
   • 34% 34% Rotten Tomatoes

   Critics consensus The Current War is powered by an outstanding cast and an intriguing, history-inspired story, which makes this drama's low wattage all the more shocking. More reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

1. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › the-current-war-movieThe Current War movie review & film summary (2019) - Roger Ebert

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   Oct 25, 2019 · “The Current War” spans 13 years at the end of the 19th century as these two intrepid creative forces jockey, cajole and undermine each other for the glory of illuminating this rapidly evolving world.

2. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › the_current_warThe Current War | Rotten Tomatoes

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   The Current War is powered by an outstanding cast and an intriguing, history-inspired story, which makes this drama's low wattage all the more shocking. Read Critics Reviews

   • 33% (56)
   • Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch

   • Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
   • Category: Drama

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4. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › the_current_warThe Current War: Director's Cut | Rotten Tomatoes

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   Oct 25, 2019 · If it lacks the powerful voltage that its impressive cast suggests, The Current War: Director's Cut represents a significant improvement over previous versions. Read Critics Reviews

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   • Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch

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5. www.nytimes.com › the-current-war-review‘The Current War’ Review: Edison vs. Westinghouse, Down to ...

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   Oct 24, 2019 · ‘The Current War’ Review: Edison vs. Westinghouse, Down to the Wire. The film, which follows the race to bring electricity to American cities, stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon....

   • Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
   • Author: Ken Jaworowski

   • Video Duration: 107 min

6. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › the_current_warThe Current War - Movie Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes

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   The Current War Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Michael Clark Epoch Times. If we wish to know where we’re going, we need to know where we’ve been....

7. www.npr.org › 2019/10/24 › 771307612Review: 'The Current War: Director's Cut' Shines Steadily : NPR

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   Oct 24, 2019 · Electricity's domestication is a triumph of American ingenuity. But The Current War, despite depicting the likes of Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, doesn't feel very American at all.

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   Is the current war a good story?

   • The Current War will remind us of our mostly great past and the power of original thought, ingenuity, drive, sweat equity, and persuasion. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 29, 2023 An illuminating tale in need of more direct (narrative) current. Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 16, 2021

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   • A bucket of Oscar bait that’s been sitting around for some two years, “The Current War” may still find an audience. And it should: The film certainly doesn’t reek of failure. But as its energetic early scenes give way to a sluggish second half, you start to sense how much better this good-enough movie might have been.

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   Is the current war a bad movie?

   • The Current War is a botched screenplay with too many hands in the kitchen. One of TIFF 2017'a biggest duds. Full Review | Original Score: C | Aug 20, 2019 If the story doesn't quite gel, and the characters are not given the depth they deserve, at least the performances are strong enough to keep the audience's interests from fading.

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   • The Current War will remind us of our mostly great past and the power of original thought, ingenuity, drive, sweat equity, and persuasion. Rated: 4/5 Mar 29, 2023 Full Review Laura Potier Outtake Mag An illuminating tale in need of more direct (narrative) current.

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9. variety.com › 2017 › filmFilm Review: 'The Current War' - Variety

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   Sep 10, 2017 · Film Review: ‘The Current War’. Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon face off in this flashy but unilluminating story of America's early electrical system. By Andrew Barker. Courtesy of...