In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns (Greg Kinnear) goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife (Lauren Graham) and six kids..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 119 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama
✓ Stars: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Aaron Abrams, Alan Alda, Tatiana Maslany
✓ Director: Denise Chamian, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Marc Abraham
The Flash of Genius (2008) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Flash of Genius (2008) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Flash of Genius (2008) is staring with Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Aaron Abrams, Alan Alda, Tatiana Maslany, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Denise Chamian, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Marc Abraham juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.