In the current war, Alfonso Gomez-Rejon has vivid and fascinating impressions of the battle that brought the invention of electricity and lighting to the public. It was the long struggle and twists and turns between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, and the work of Nikola Tesla. This fast-paced and deftly done feature explores the race to bring America into a new era. In terms of on-screen talent, you really can't do much better than what you have here. Cumberbatch was as good as Edison, a man eager to bring his vision to the world. As for Shannon, the actor brings a certain appeal to every role he plays, and he knows Westinghouse well. The remaining cast adds strong support, including Hult, Middleton, Holland and Matthew McFadden as JPMorgan. Current War: The Director's Cut is a sublime feature that examines this particular period in history. It manages to engage the audience in what could easily be a slow history lesson. In fact, Alfonso Gomez-Rejón has put a certain amount of energy into this exciting exam, bringing a timeless quality to the movie-watching experience. The film is well-shot, well-acted, and scored impressively, and is an educational film in an enjoyable way. Ultimately, the director's cut, The Battle of Electricity, is an impressive work that brings the invention of electricity to life with an exciting and fresh eye. Inspired by real events, this is one of the most compelling and engaging features of the year and well worth checking out.
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