Film Preview: Churchill (2017)

Page Revisions:

(March 26, 2017) Original
(May 7, 2017) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#1-#4)

Release Date:

June 2, 2017

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “A ticking-clock thriller following Winston Churchill in the 24 hours before D-Day.”

Poster Rating: B / C / C- / D+

SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW
Review: (#1) An interesting batch of colors and a solid layout make for a good poster. (#2) There isn’t much to this design, but it portrays the film as a love story rather than a D-Day thriller. (#3) Simple, but not very evocative. The color scheme is a big distracting. (#4) Like the second design, this makes the film seem less like what it is and more like a relationship drama. It additionally makes the film look like a British sitcom.

Trailer Rating: B+ / B+

SEE ALL TRAILERS BELOW
Review: (#1) Brian Cox is in fine form in this trailer about the legendary British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who was one of the key components to Britain’s successes during World War II. This drama look to be a fascinating exploration of the figure and the events surrounding his grave contemplation of the war.

(#2) Although there’s still a lack of general tension, the film still looks like a compelling portrait of a Prime Minister at his wit’s end with a plan he doesn’t wholly endorse. It should be most interesting, especially with Brian Cox in the role.

Oscar Prospects:

Brian Cox appears to give an Oscar-caliber performance in the trailer, but will the Academy recognize him? The film could also be a player depending on its ultimate reception.