
The Guardian
A strained film, overwhelmed with self-consciousness at its own unearned period-biopic prestige.
Full reviewBenedict Cumberbatch leads this historical drama as real-life figure Louis Wain, the prolific 19th Century English artist famed for his drawings of big-eyed, anthropomorphised cats. Co-stars Golden Globe-winner Claire Foy (The Crown), Andrea Riseborough (Mandy) and Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). Directed and co-written by BAFTA-winning actor Will Sharpe (Giri/Haji).
A strained film, overwhelmed with self-consciousness at its own unearned period-biopic prestige.
Full reviewTells its story with sympathy, but too many quirks and try-hard flourishes.
Full reviewThe Electrical Life of Louis Wain is available to stream in New Zealand now on Prime Video.
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