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Nov 06, 2023
A charming, touching, witty film, quite unlike the franchise trash we turn out in the U.S. Bill Nighy is priceless.
Jan 20, 2022BBreck rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a lovely movie and a very different in the telling of WWII from the point of view of a young woman writer in the film business grinding out insipid scripts for cheering propaganda while The Blitz rages on and she struggles with…
Aug 01, 2019PiepieB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
If you're wanting a WWII movie, this is one I would recommend. At the core of this film is Catrin Cole (played by Gemma Arterton), wanting to prove her worth as a female in the moviemaking industry, which was mostly made up of males at…
Mar 31, 2019richardcsater rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
THEIR FINEST provides an interesting counterpoint to DUNKIRK, which covers some of the same ground -- except THEIR FINEST is much more entertaining. The only debit is the ending twist, which isn't quite earned. But it's lovely otherwise,…
Nov 24, 2018ggraham50 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was an excellent movie. Acting was good, story line interesting. Realistic? Perhaps not entirely, but I watch movies to escape!
Oct 01, 2018ilovewhippets rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very good, heartfelt movie from a different perspective and subject matter! Superb acting! Good to see how movies were made.. Ought to appeal to older and 'younger' audiences..
Sep 27, 2018biny rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A film with a unique perspective on World War II. Acting is well, that of the male playwright is a disappointment though. With two lovely songs. They cannot black out the moon.
Sep 16, 2018
Couple of my friends came over to watch this with me on the strength of Mr. N being in the cast. Although at times it was difficult to catch what was being said, the overall experience was worth it. Some lovely comic moments, and for my…
Aug 25, 2018ProfessionalPilgrim rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well acted by the principal and supporting actors. Really a movie that did not seem able to decide if itscomedy outweighed its tragedy. See it in juxtaposition with "Churchill," and "Dunkirk," and "Darkest Hour."
Jul 30, 2018TSMary rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This little gem slipped past me when it came out in 2016. Any chance to watch Bill Nighy is a treat, and I also discovered that the director, Lone Scherfig, directed the well-received "An Education" - both good reasons to give it a try.
Jul 16, 2018uncommonreader rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Unrealistic and sentimental.
Jun 05, 2018
Great movie with loving precious moments, with friendship, love and lost that keep going even in time of tragedy and lost to be able to complete the destiny of a life time. Great acting performance.
May 26, 2018gomez7 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you are a Romantic at heart, this movie is thoroughly enjoyable. Set in London/England 1940. Some authentic-sounding music - particularly the adult female twins singing "I'm not afraid of the dark, are you?" (with triple phrase…
May 10, 2018mr_chocolate rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A very fine film with a strong women lead, during the time of World War II English propaganda film making. Based on the 2009 book, Their Finest Hour and a Half, by Lissa Evans. No bonus material to see on the DVD version.
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Apr 08, 2018olga3 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A really enjoyable movie. Have some beautiful moments and some most unexpected. Recommend.
Feb 08, 2018
a really good movie
Jan 01, 2018meimoore rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
If you understand British wit and understatement, you'll enjoy. Gemma Atherton and Sam Claflin have good chemistry together ... and as always, Bill Nighy gives another priceless performance.
Dec 09, 2017maggymaude rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed this movie a lot. Excellent acting, and great humour--Bill Nighy was priceless! Also good insight about the process of collaborative writing, pleasing sponsors, appealing to the public, etc. Highly recommend this.
Dec 08, 2017duanetucker rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Average entertainment marred by a dreadful, contrived ending.
Dec 07, 2017ms_mustard rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
enjoyed it but wished there were sdh subtitles - my north American ears aren't finely tuned to the British accents.
Dec 06, 2017JCLMargaretO rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A slow starter, but definitely worth the watch.
Nov 27, 2017
Making a movie during wartime had to be hard.
Nov 05, 2017Dreamstime rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A movie during a war about a war but not a war movie, involving a story within a story. The emotional impact of THEIR FINEST is a slow burn with its greatest impact at the conclusion. So, unlike one of our reviewers, don't give up too…
Nov 05, 2017
Bill Nighy is a favourite of ours, but this movie wasn't. Disappointing.
Oct 30, 2017Courier2003 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected. Some good footage of WWII in black and white..