The Drinker Recommends... One Life
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
- Normally January is the dumping ground for terrible movies that nobody wants to see, but One Life, starring Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter, might be the exception. A gripping and poignant true story about the man who helped rescue hundreds of children from German-occupied Europe, its definitely a recommendation from me.
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if I have to be honest, I think that The Drinker Recommends is the best part of your channel, you actually recommend us something to watch instead of giving us reasons not to watch others. And i can tell that you actually enjoy more making this videos instead of shitting all day about modern Hollywood. Keep on Drinker, you are doing great!!!
I went to the cinema the other day to see this and I would also highly recommend this wee gem.
@Xaconfull It's why I love Drinker as a reviewer(which I stress. He's not just a pop culture critic.) in that he does recommend stuff to watch. It flies in the face of those who want to smear him for being a "outrage merchant" or just calling about "woke elements" in films when all he's asking for is quality storytelling. Characters one can get invested in and a story to tell.
And also him highlighting films like this is a great thing. Drinker is always humble about his success but he's got a big reach and being able to leverage that to promote films like this I find is a wonderful thing.
Yeah, I am sure he would love to do this more often, but sadly in today's media landscape we rarely encounter good or even decent products that are worthy of this kind of recommendation.
If drinker recommends I usually will end up watching
I really enjoy all of the Drinkers sections. Granted most productions have given him nothing much to "Recommend". I still enjoy "Production Hell" and "The Drinker Fixes." But I know he has been quite busy of late with his new Spy Project which I'm hoping will turn out to be amazing and productive for him and his family.
That quiet, poignant but weighted "Go away now" feels like a lingering weight from seeing the movie is still on the Drinker's mind.
That outro said more about the quality and depth of the movie than any review. Damn.
Same with Life is Beautiful.
Shhh. Let him look out the window in peace for a moment.
And he did it with Chernobyl. Man.
I Almost lost it.
Anthony Hopkins could have died 30 years ago and still be a legend. The fact that it's 2024 and he keeps delivering is a privilege for us the audience!
Worked on this film and he was actually my neighbour, lived less than 100 metres away from me in Maidenhead. I had a few problems with the film, especially the fact that irl his wife didn’t even know what he had done until 30 or 40 years after the fact. I felt like this was a major aspect that was missed in the film as it really went to show his character and how much of a hero he truly was. He never used his accompaniment for his advantage!!
The opposite of a virtue signaller.
@@JadeRunner the way people should be. You do things because they are the RIGHT thing to do not so you can tell people how cool you are.
EXACTLY. None of that bullshit.
I remember watching the Esther Rantzen show, not sure if it was the actual night or a re-run but no matter, and I was deeply deeply affected by what I saw.
As a somewhat accidental humanitarian, tonight I am in north Syria but thats for another day, I have never forgotten what he did and how he did it. I've seen over and over again the power of quiet determination in achieving something for the most vulnerable. But great to read your thoughts and very direct experience. He was a beautiful man. Take care.
I don't know seems pretty weird not to even mention to your wife one of the most significant things that ever happened to you in your life
How is it that The Drinker can deliver "...go away now!" every time with a completely different delivery and emotional impact. His is a rare talent that deserves far more praise.
This one was appropriately poignant.
Um....get help
@@donmongoose Agreed.
mamalooooooo
What? That makes no sense..? Do you genuinely expect him to say 1 thing the same every single day he creates a new video because that sounds awfully ignorant to the reality being how dreadfully boring it would be to watch a man sound the same in every video
I'm Czech, we were taught about Sir Winton at high school, watched many documentaries about his exploits. Thank you so much for the recommendation, can't wait to watch this one!
Nás o něm učili na základce už.
My heritage is Czech too. May have to check it out. Cheers
I'm British and unfortunately we learn nothing about him at school. Like many of the real heros of WW2 he's been forgotten.
@@baseddugalle1838 Jaj, tak to já asi chyběl, ale rád to doženu.
Yeah, He Is our hero❤
What an ending conclusion "Evil isn't always fought by punches in the face but sometimes is fought by men with typewriters and briefcases". That already got me a bit emotion. SOLD.
It's great to hear that Anthony Hopkins is still turning out great movies!
You know a movie is thought-provoking when Drinker's usual "Go away now" is so tame.
lol when jews make a movie about what they claim is history of course they were going to actually make it good. Terrible movies are for the non-jews to be tortured by
Seeing Helena Bonham Carter playing something other than an uglified villain is worth seeing. Add Anthony Hopkins to the mix and I'm all in for this one.
She’s actually a fairly attractive woman. I always did have kind of a thing for Bellatrix.
@@Garrus1995 Helena hugging a tuna fish is oddly hot.
You've seen 'The King's Speech', yes?
Watch Fight Club for peak Helena Bonham Carter hotness. She and Brad Pitt were pretty spectacular specimens of human physical beauty then.
Helena has actually played the romantic lead in most of her films. I'd recommend seeing The King's Speech and A Room with a View
I’ve been able to avoid crappy films all of last year. Thanks to the Drinkers recommendations. Keep them coming. You’re the only film critic I trust.
I remember watching the original 'That's Life ' in 1988 with my Mum as a kid and a few members of the audience were the kids, now adults that he helped save. As a kid I couldn't understand why my mum was drying her eyes with a hanky, until about 25 years later I watched a re run of the clip and it was me reaching for the Kleenex as I completely missed the ending when the presenter asked 'is anyone in the audience tonight that owes their life to Nicholas Winton?' and half the entire audience stood up. Very moving.
That sounds surreal in a way, moving indeed.
I remember seeing it too, very moving.
As a hospital worker I had the honor to meet some of the quiet heroes of the war, from a guy that survived 4 years in Auschwitz and other survivors to commandos, airmen, code-breakers and other services. The stories that those unassuming grannies and grandads lived through made it an honor just to meet them.
I feel that for every story of remarkable courage that is adapted into a book, film, play or TV series, there are easily a dozen more that we’ll never hear about because many people didn’t want or expect the spotlight for what they did. They just felt it was their duty and went on to lead unassuming lives afterwards. Honest to God, they really were the Greatest Generation.
@@Garrus1995 That to me really showcases how great they are. In this day and age where virtue signaling and folks trying to look good rather than doing good, the ones who remain quiet about their good deeds is admirable. They are content with what they've done and do not need any kind of external validation to remind them of that. Plus, in the case of war stories, there are somethings that they may not want to share to not bring up past mistakes. My grandpa for example recently passed away but I knew when I asked him about some of the stories about him serving(he was in the navy.) I could tell he didn't want to go in depth with it because how how painful it is. All in all, I'm not one for appeal to traditions because that's a fallacy(alongside novelty) but in this case I'll make an exception. Human decency and self-validation are what folks should aspire to go towards. For we all have one life. Do not waste it.
They do good jobs playing their roles, that's for sure
Four years at Auschwitz? Was he camp commandant?
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As a 68 year old man I have to say. Have we forgotten what a hero is. Well I'm one that hasn't.
I just wish others would. History isn't a bed of roses but we can all learn from it.
The good, the bad and sometimes the ugly. It's there for the taking.
I’m from the United States, so I hadn’t heard of this film until your recommendation, but I’ve definitely read of Nicholas Winton’s selfless efforts to save the Jewish children! I lived in the Czech Republic for 1.5 years, so stories involving Czechs have become important to me!
David Suchet shared this story at the 2022 Christmas concert with the Tab Choir. Nicolas’s son was there and helped to share the story of his father’s legacy. I cried like an infant.
I was close friends as a child until the age of 10 with my neighbor, and old man we just referred to as "The Colonel", but he never told us anything about his time in the war, even when we asked. It was only later in life that I found out that he was the essentially the assistant to Gen. Patton during WW2.
As a Czech and a history fan I am absolutely amazed that this story got the coverage it deserved. Love it, Sir Anthony was absolutely great. Remember.
If im honest i prefer this story told and seen thru eyes of one of the rescued children and his family like in the movie Vsichni moji blizci.
@@Joe-sg9ll But it *_obviously_* didn’t happen… right?
@@rehurekjmaybe you could get that started and eventually another movie a few years later?
@@Joe-sg9ll there are more movies about baked cookies than the actual amount of baked cookies at this point
Your reviews really have grown in maturity. You're one of the only reviewers on CZcams that's grown from pop culture to mature, adult fare, and you're becoming one of the best critics of all as a result.
I stumbled upon this story on internet a while ago. So much virtue in Nicholas story, the real one, not the flashy displays people tend to accept as real. A humble hero that saved hundreds and make no fuss about it. He can be anyone, be anywhere, change thousands of lifes and just retire, no drama, no nothing, just stoic and pragmatic heroism.
Bro I swear I don't even hear about these movies till you make these reviews. It's a shame because I love the story of this man! Absolute pinnacle of humanity.
Uh huh.. Look into what Tribe created communism.. Greatest evil known to man but yeah saving the people who created it is peak humanity..
I actually saw a documentary about this three or four years ago. I then just ran into the documentary I believe in the fall it said wow that's funny nobody's ever thought to make that into a movie. No they have they just forgot to advertise it😂 do I feel the same exact way as you do sometimes about the movies he brings up
He was only focused on helping his co-ethnics. It's ethnocentrism, not humanitarianism. His cousins in Russia and Ukraine had just massacred millions of Christians years before and he knew bad things were afoot between the great powers. He supported Marxism completely.
If he could have, he would have transported all of his people into Britain to form a Judeo-Marxist voter block for Labour. But only children were allowed by law, so he got them in. None of all the little goy children who got between the fronts.
It wasn't like "Oh no, these children will get turned into soap and lampshades and my universal ethical system drives me to prevent that".
That's garbage.
Yeah my wife and I have watched some amazing stuff thanks to the Drinker! 🙂
Last week we watched 1917 which I NEVER would have watched if I hadn't seen a review here.
Same with Chernobyl and plenty of others.
agreed!
I had the pleasure of attending the gala for this film with my partner at the BFI Film Festival in London last year. Not only was it a powerful film to experience, but afterward the director had the lights come up and politely asked those in the crowd who were alive because of Winton to stand up. Cue several rows in the middle circle standing up, some of them the last surviving children who he helped rescue, as well as their kids and grandkids, a real life mirror of the scene in the film where they all stand up in the BBC studio around Winton himself. It brought a tear to my eye to be stood in the room with them all.
❤
Wow. That's incredible
Damn. That's something to witness.
Jesus, it brings a tear to my eye just reading that. I'll be a mess watching this film.
"with my partner"
Say "wife" like a human being.
Absolute hero. I remember seeing that show and being mesmerized by the unbelievable achievements of this unassuming little man. Sat next to the statue of him on a bench at Maidenhead station and felt like I was in the presence of greatness. It was very sad when he passed away, even if he was 106.
I remember seeing this on Thats Life, absolutely in floods of tears. Hero is to little of a word for this man....❤️
Ive seen the clip from the TV in which he was honored. Brings a tear to my eye every time. Some people are just quiet heroes that don’t expect a thing in return. God love them.
What brings a tear to my eye, is the knowledge that the stalwart men and women of that generation are almost all gone, and I think about the type of people they're being replaced with... entitled, narcissistic, unaccountable weaklings, perpetually competing for a higher rank in the victimhood hierarchy. In only two generations we have gone from men and women willing to SACRIFICE everything, to men and women who DEMAND everything.
May God bless that there be more like him. Quietly going about doing good.
I remember watching the program in which he sits front row with the one person who revealed her identity only to find out every other person in the audience were the children he saved. A truly heartwarming and tear-jerking moment.
i was the same, he had no idea
Same. As soon as this review started and I saw Hopkins sitting in the TV audience, I instantly remembered the actual footage and started crying.
Same here. That clip popped up in my feed somewhere, maybe here on CZcams, months ago and I’ve seen it a few times since. Very touching. He remains stoic, reserved but is clearly moved.
Possibly the best bit of TV I've ever seen.
I’ve watched it many times, always brings tears to my eyes ❤️
As Drinker said, I'd not heard about this one at all, but I love nearly everything Anthony Hopkins has been in so i will be watching this for sure and I will take my dad as he is a big history buff, especially to do with WW2. Cheer Drinker for another recommends, good to see you enjoying at least some cinema.
I often stop to appreciate the kinder transport memorial at Liverpool Street Station in London and the extraordinary goodness of the man responsible for saving so many children. If only the final train was able to leave. He would've saved even more lives.
It was true evil that stopped it from leaving. There was no reason to not let it go.
I stumbled across this in Australia, only the other day, I was shocked that BBC actually made a really good movie, this is only the second movie I’ve actually seen at the cinema in the last 4 years and the other being the sound of freedom and both tugged at my heart strings and eyes. Great movies and we should be making more movies over hero’s like these two people.
The Blind is also a good one.
This truly is the 'Andor' of British television,
when the executives forget about a project long enough for it to blossom into a genuine work of art.
"please stand up if you owe your life to Nicholas Winton". Incredibly powerful - the British Schindler.
When you talked about Sir Anthony Hopkins being your grandfather in One Life, it reminded me of his performance in a different film. Being a NZer there was a scene in the Worlds Fastest Indian where for the briefest of moments his acting brought my long dead grandfather back to life (his wardrobe, way of speaking, mannerisms and general demeanour). I hope he gets recognition for this film because he deserves it.
That was a lovely little movie, yes.
that might be the most heart felt “go away now” i’ve ever heard Mr. Drinker do. I mean, man, it’s like, dang this movie that he is recommending super duper got him in the feels. Ima watch it!
ohhhh good good I am glad i was not the first comment to say that. How presumptuous of me to have even considered that I would be the first to notice😅
I thought that too - almost more Will than the Drinker on that one. Just shows he's got even more class than we already thought.
More drinker recommends please! I'm honestly drained from years of just shit entertainment and while I know those negative videos get engagement, some positivity in the world is needed.
I concur. There's a lot of good stuff out there beyond the Disney slop.
Seconded
Yes, please!
Agree completely, well put!
Is Anthony Hopkins the greatest actor of our generation? I honestly cannot think of anyone who has been more consistent and accomplished as he!
Good question. 🤔👍 I say yes. I would mention Robert De Niro. I dare say he is a distant second
Ian Holm and Daniel Day Lewis are a couple who spring to mind.
He is possibly the best since Burton.
There are some people I would say are just as good, but I can't think of anyone better.
Jared Letto just for Joker and Morbius alone.
"👏 ,Im an idea!"
It is gratifying to hear that this story has been presented realistically and with care and that there are performances to appreciate from the cast. When the drinker recommends, take heed, as he's never recommended anything other than films that you should see at least once in your lifetime. Thanks and keep up the recommends fella!
Hello Critical Drinker from Brisbane Australia. I went to see ‘One Life’ today and both my husband and I found it very moving and recommend it unreservedly. It confirms for me what I have come to believe: the late Queen’s generation, that is those who went through the depression as children and came to adulthood just before or during WW2, were the last ‘ great’ generation. They didn’t whinge or whine, they just stayed calm and carried on and did what had to be done without fanfare or any narcissistic need to be applauded for every brave, kind or caring action. All the acting was good but I thought the young actor playing Nicky as a young man did a finely calibrated impression of some of Anthony Hopkins’ acting “ tics” so you really thought you were watching him as a young man. I spoke to a few other audience members afterwards and they agree it was very emotional and well worth seeing. Thankyou for the review and recommendation. I’ll go away now!
I am desperate to see this. The story behind the man is extraordinary. We need more movies like this.
Anthony Hopkins is pure unadulterated awesomeness.
Such an utter legend.
He can play anything from lovable to a terrifying cannibalistic serial killer convincingly. The man has range.
Gods honest truth
Hannibal Lecter is burned into my head forever
Yeah. It’ll be a sad day when we lose him, but at least he’ll be leaving behind an epic body of work. Most adult pretenders in Hollywood will never reach the sort of heights that Hopkins has. We are blessed to have witnessed the man in action.
Thanks for the spotlight on this movie. Remembered reading about this man and what he did; a forgotten story of WWII. Look forward to finding a way to watch it in the future.
Sir Winton is a true hero and his story always brings me to tears. I’m so happy they made a film about him and will be sure to watch it! ❤️🙏🏼
I used to deliver stuff bought from my parents shop to old people who lived in the area. I once went to an old womans house and there were suitcases in the hallway. I asked if she was going on holiday. She just said she was ready to go if they came for her again. I later found out that she was a survivor of Belsen concentration camp, and had lived in fear of being taken again for her entire life. It makes me weep to think of her and her wasted life all these years later.
As the world looks today, it is still a wise decision. Things can go really bad really quick.
Having a bug out bag doesn't mean her life was wasted, it just means she was ready in case things ever went bad again. She was being smart, knowing that any horror that can happen once could possibly happen again. It's sad she needed to do that, but I respect her for being prepared.
Your Recommends videos have turned me on to so many great films, I don't think you've ever let me down. Even if it's just an old favorite, please make more Recommends videos
Love it when you recommend material. It always turns out to be exceptional. Thanks for sharing
This is my favorite part of your channel and love it when you highlight smaller, more intimate, good films.
Fascinating how there are many stories like this.
I had a teacher back in high school, a young Jesuit priest. Sharp guy, very nice. Also a 3rd degree black belt in judo. Wound up leaving the school a few years later when the Jesuits moved him to Hollywood, of all places.
His new job was to work in a film divisions, and he decided to make a documentary about someone he'd heard about from his old Japanese judo coach, a man named Chiune Sugihara. Mr. Sugihara was a diplomat from Japan to Lithuania in the late 30's and early 40's. He saw what was happening to Jewish refugees from all over Europe at his station, and so he and his wife started writing visas for them to leave the country. He wound up being forced to flee the country when his consulate closed, and he and his wife were feverishly writing more and more even as they left.
Their final count is estimated to be between 4500 and 6000 people saved.
When he died, it turned out he hadn't really told many people - and so when simple old Mr. Sugihara from down the street passed, many of his family and neighbors were stunned to see a number of high level politicians and delegates from around the world come to his funeral.
The movie my old teacher made wound up winning an Oscar for best live action short film - "Visas and Virtue."
This review is EXACTLY why I love this channel. Brilliant.
Thank you, Will. I hadn't heard of this but will now go out of my way to find and see it. MUCH appreciated!!
When only a review manages to bring a tear to your eye, that’s when you know that the true harrowing human experience was captured here. Fantastic review.
Oh damn, I'm so glad this is getting a good review. Seeing his appearance on "That's Life" and then reading about him is a privilege, and such a beautiful person deserves a good movie.
I remember seeing the TV footage of his reaction to the surprise, and it moved me to tears myself. There are men who you have no doubt of their sincerity/goodness. He is one of them.
Never heard of this movie; will try to find it over here in the States.
I remembered this as well. It's probably a bit of a spoiler, but he only agreed to be at this particular public event at the behest of one the survivors he'd stayed in touch with -- that's how humble he was about his participation in the whole ordeal -- all the while not knowing that everyone else in the audience was someone whose life he saved and the whole program was intended to honor him.
I saw this at the weekend with my mother. I wasn't expecting much, she wanted to see it not me, but I was pleasantly surprised at how truly moved I was. I noticed at the end it said that some of those in the movie audience were the actual people that Winton helped to save. It must be amazing yet bittersweet to have such a story.
I remember that Ester Rantzen episode
Strangely I wasn’t upset at the time I watched it but brought me to tears when I saw it a few years ago. It was much before Schindlers List and in many ways a much more uplifting story than Schindler whose humanity was a bit more opaque than Winterton who was from a Britain we aren’t allowed to celebrate anymore.
Well done for this review. Well done indeed 👏👏👏👏
Nicholas Winton.
@jonthonreynolds1
I have no idea how Winton magically became Winterton. The magic of the internet I guess
You're allowed to celebrate it. Would those people of that day allowed their culture to just be discarded?
Anthony Hopkins is like Martin Scorsese, someone who should never stop making movies
Agreed
Agreed. It will be a sad day when Hopkins’ time comes. He has more than earned it.
Martin Scorsese needs someone else to edit his movies so that they become the tight clean productions of his youth, and he needs to make sure that the actors he hires are physically fit enough for the role. I'm looking at DeNiro in the Irishman, he couldn't move like a young man anymore and it came through in the scenes when he was pretending to be a gangster in his early 30s and beating on people.
@@toms7114 yea, he can't seem to trim anymore.
@@toms7114 personally i think is a problem of the style of directing he used in this recent Years,
In Shutter island, Gangs of new York, wolf of walk street it was completly different
Thanks for the rec. Hadn't heard of this yet. Now looking forward to seeing it.
I don't think I'll ever forget the impact on screen of that final transport. A very British hero.
I'm surprised this movie isn't talked about nore because it tells a timeless story about human nature. You can see in the script, and the actors are giving 100% overall, and the best part is that I related to the main character so well in ways I couldn't in most modern movies. Great video drinker. 🎉
A real story with real actors.
Just what is needed.
More of this, film industry.
Thank you for shedding some publicity on this film. I can’t wait to see it having learned about the story many years ago. Unlike the bloated sentiment of Schindler who despite the best efforts of Spielberg to cast him as a selfless hero,when in reality the Jews he saved were simply an economic means to an end, Winton was on the other hand, truly selfless, truly righteous.
I remember seeing his story told on an episode of 60 Minutes a long time ago. It was very humbling and a reminder that humanity, even at its darkest, has heroes of light as well. Thanks for alerting me to the film. Will definitely go see it.
Hopkins in these last few years has been viciously putting out bangers lately
He's old enough and rich enough that he doesn't have to pander to anyone.
He can do whatever he pleases, and luckily for us - he chose to solidify his legacy as master thespian.
I remember this story from years ago. Seeing the original footage makes a grown man sob realizing what that man did for so many desperate kids. He really deserves to have his story told and repeated under the end of time. Great suggestion. Will definitely watch and recommend to everyone.
Thank you! This goes right to the top of my watch list.
Thank you for your recommendation. Came across the actual video of him last year and read up on him. Very happy to see they have made a film about this story.
Funny...there's been a rise in the number of films recently all dealing with 'the heartwrenching story of refugees' and how we should all be welcoming them into are hearths and homes.
If i wasn't so paranoid i might think...nah.
Yet not one mention of Palestinian children?
Anthony Hopkins is such a great actor. I saw an trailer for “freuds last session” the other day and it looks fantastic. Never even heard about it but it looks like he puts in work in that movie too. Thanks for giving us some great recommendations
Thanks CD. Your recommendations have become the only ones I listen to.
I've know about the story of Sir Winton for quite some time. I haven't even seen the movie yet. But, the memory of his story and your recommendation has already brought me a tear to my eye.
I feel this might be a movie I watch alone. Not many people want to see a burly older man weeping. Thanks Drinker
You know it’s a good day when The Drinker uploads
I must say I watch your episodes that gleefully eviscerate the worst of films. It’s relentless.. and so enjoyable in a guilty pleasure way. But, when you find something good and wholeheartedly recommend something.. it’s even better. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you so much for covering this.
I had tears in my eyes just as I was watching your review. thank you
I heard about this on another channel. Glad to see it here. I love that we can still have good films out there despite best efforts in hollywood
I literally never heard of this film until this video. This is why I love the Drinker; he’ll happily tear apart the cesspit that is modern Hollywood but he’ll also take the time to highlight the genuinely good films that still exist, even if they fly under the radar.
I saw this last week by pure chance with a friend and I totally enjoyed it. Really highlights acts of humanity and their impact on those less fortunate than us.
I would argue this was one of the best moments in ALL of television history, not just British television. This man deserved to be acknowledged and doing it on national television was a divinely inspired move.
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I didn’t know of such a movie, especially one with such a cast. I remember seeing the adult children standing in Sir Weston’s honor. So glad you told us of this film. 👍
Thanks for spreading the word, Drinker! With so much coming out everywhere all the time, I love hearing about worthwhile watches that haven't gotten the press they deserve! Oh, I recommend the documentary "Good Night Oppy" for anyone looking for something uplifting and really fascinating. It's about the Mars Rovers Opportunity and Spirit, who were only forecasted to last 90 days, but actually went on for YEARS on the red planet! Have a good day, everyone!
That’s exactly what I expect from a good reviewer. Recommending movies that deserve to be watched by more audiences and downgrading bad movies (with proper reasons). You are good in both aspects.
WOW, this is a really amazing story. I heard of it years ago because I love history. Shame more people don't pick up history books! Sounds like the cast did a wonderful job. Thanks Drinker.
Nice to see that movies like this - human and connected to reality - are still being made. Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter are superb choices for almost any role.
Great review of a TRULY inspiring story. Bravo
Thank you for bringing this to my knowledge, Drinker! This is EXACTLY the kind of movie my mom and I love to share!
Looks like storytelling has "finally" turned a corner. Love your work, Drinker.
I'm an American who lives in Torquay, Devon in England. Saw it yesterday in a cinema here in town. Utter respect for this man. Absolute silence throughout the entire film. No one stirred until the credits were almost finished. Americans should see this film to learn more about the quiet bravery of the British during the war.
No thanks.
This film just made its way to our local Arthouse. I knew it would be emotional going in, but I still cried like a baby. This man is a hero, not our marvel retreads. The courage, the compassion, the selflessness... it is what we should all aspire towards.
Man, this movie shall forever hold a special place in my heart. This girl I really like and have liked for a while randomly invited me to see this with her, her aunt and uncle. During the feature I was moved to tears and she held my hand, and we stayed like that for the duration of the film. What a film, what a day.
I plan to be watching this asap. I was just wondering a few days ago if Hopkins was still acting, glad to see he still is. Thanks for giving this the shout out.
When I watched interviews with the director and actor, it sold it to me. I only went to see it last weekend and it hit me really hard. People HAVE to see it!
It's propaganda to create sympathy for the Tribe that created communism which has caused hundreds of millions of deaths..
It is great to see this channel reccomend great movies as well as dumping on bad ones. Too many people focus on the negative but it is even more important that great movies (no matter how obscure) are brought to our attention. Cheers!!!
Thank you for your recommendations! I enjoy these videos way more than the rest!
You have presented some great gems to me the past year!
Keep up the good work!
I've heard of this man and his story before, didn't know there was a movie until now but it's definitely a story that deserved one. Definitely gonna check this out.
My grandfather and his parents fled Nazi Austria in 1938. My greatgrandmother wrote about their harrowing journey in her autobiography. I know of Winton's deeds from when he was mentioned in the same breath as Schindler about a decade ago. I looked him up and read of his heroic actions. Everytime I see the broadcast where everyone turns to him in the audience I start to tear up, as I did from this review.
I hadn't heard of this film, thank you. I will watch it. And make sure to recommend it to my grandparents. An important one to be seen. To remember. For the long peace in Europe is at an end, and we must remember why it existed. The terrible price our greatgrandparents and grandparents paid to achieve it,
Wow just watching this made me tear up. I can see just how moving this movie is and can’t wait to watch it. Thank you for sharing!
I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the movie. The man deserves a proper telling of his life!!
I'm old enough to remember watching the show live. I'm pretty sure it was this is your life. I would have been 7, but it had an impact on me. One of the few times I saw my father cry.
The Critical Drinker truly has a passion for movies that knows it has an audience that wants to be entertained, inspired & above all else escape from reality. Drinker is not afraid of saying his honest opinion which is very rare to find these days, thanks again Critical Drinker & may 2024 be a good year and that Hollywood finally learns its mistakes.
I try to watch every single thing that you recommend. Nice to know that there are still things that I can watch😊
I love this channel. Eye to eye with my views of movies and Wokeywood.
Love this. Between you and Mauler, I am going to be excessively burdened when Sir Anthony shuffles off this mortal coil.
He makes everything he is in better... Free Jack (a long time ago) is the only role of his I can recall that wasn't amazing.