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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 37 reviews

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Slightly Mistitled

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This movie wasn't about the "current war." It was about the ego of Thomas Edison. That said, it was the most realistic portrait of the man I've seen. He never liked to lose and he was aggressive toward anyone who tried to best him whether with electricity, the phonograph or any of his other inventions. It was great to see Benedict Cumberbach playing against type too. One thing I didn't like was the limited time Tesla got in the film because it was really his work that allowed Westinghouse to succeed and that was underplayed. Otherwise it's a highly enjoyable movie about a historical event that most people don't understand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the 'Current War' historical drama....

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Current War is a 2017 American historical drama film inspired by the 19th century competition between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse over which electric power delivery system would be used in the United States (often referred to as the "war of the currents"). Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and written by Michael Mitnick, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Edison, Michael Shannon as Westinghouse, Nicholas Hoult as Nikola Tesla.... Curb side pickup is great - but I pre-ordered this BluRay/DVD and digital copy, and it was here the day after it was released. BestBuy prices are the lowest.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome if the history behind it interests you

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Without spoiling any of the movie. I will say this movie is more about Westinghouse vs Edison rather than Tesla vs Edison like we have all been told throughout school. Tesla still plays a part in the movie but was not the main focus of the story. Every actor played a convincing portrayal of their characters for the time period making the movie definitely watchable multiple times. The fact is this movie is a hidden gem. A nice break from superheroes and spy assassins named Wick.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well Done!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great, mostly correct, historical rendition of the real story. This show was very well acted by all involved actors. It's nice to see the occasional historical story brought to the for front by Hollywood every so often.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Electricity in America, the beginning history.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Movie about the beginnings of electricity. Great to see how the war between DC and AC currents took place and what actions took place to get us where we are now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A good movie

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    Current was a very good movie. It depicted the competition between the two main characters.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Interesting!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's an OK movie. I thought it would be better but they got the point across. I thought it would have been a little more technical.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Movie!! Stellar Cast!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If one wants to know anything there is to know about how electricity came into their home. The wars of Westinghouse, Edison & Tesla. A GREAT STORY AND PRODUCTION!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Classic movie man!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the history of the invention era the entire world and human history , you need to see this movie , super cool to watch !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very interesting

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Entertaining movie I found it to very interesting Had to watch a second time to pickup what you miss from just being entertained

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great film about Thomas Edison

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Benedict Cumberbatch does a great job in his performance. Wonderful drama about the rivalry of Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Interesting movie

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Story of Westinghouse and Edison competing for lighting up country. Battle of ac verses dc power

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Electricity

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    The race to ignite the whole country with a light bulb and bring a new era of light to every city in America

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finally!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So glad this is now on DVD/Blu-ray. So sad that I missed this in theatres. Thought we might never get to see it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good history lesson

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    anybody would like this movie, well produced and a great lesson in history.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Little bit of history

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    felt sorry for Tesla, I guess that greed will always get in the way!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Birthday gift for my dad

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My dad is a big Thomas Edison fan, and I hope he loves this movie!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Interesting

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was informed about the difference of how electricity was created

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good movie

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a great movie! The actors were great couldn’t of picked betters for the part.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding movie.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Money makes electricity. One of the best films of the year.

    I would recommend this to a friend