The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

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Benedict 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).

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Directed by Will Sharpe

2021Rating: 16110 minsUK

DramaTrue Story & BiographyHistorical

Director:: Will Sharpe ('Flowers', 'Black Pond')
Writer:: Will SharpeSimon Stephenson
Cast:: Benedict CumberbatchClaire FoyAndrea RiseboroughToby JonesOlivier RichtersStacy MartinJamie DemetriouAimee Lou WoodOlivia ColemanTaika WaititiNick Cave

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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain | Reviews

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The Guardian

A strained film, overwhelmed with self-consciousness at its own unearned period-biopic prestige.

Variety

A strange and unexpectedly affecting portrait.

Hollywood Reporter

May not always sizzle, but it hums along pleasingly.

Slash Film

Often quite charming and sweet.

IndieWire

Isn't even half over by the time its margins start to grow soggy with sadness.

The Washington Post

Tells its story with sympathy, but too many quirks and try-hard flourishes.

The New York Times

A poignant biographical portrait.

Los Angeles Times

So busily whimsical it forgets to actually be about anything.

IGN

Cumberbatch injects life into an otherwise straightforward biopic.

Salon

Uneven... but it is a diverting tribute to its subject.

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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain | Release Details

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is available to stream in New Zealand now on Prime Video.