Age: 4 years
GRS Rating: 5 of 5

Notable Cast:

Ethan Hawke

Duration: 1 hr, 42 min
Infractions: None.

Comments: This film begins by describing Nikola Tesla's life when he immigrates to the U.S. to work for Thomas Edison. Tesla quits to work on his own projects. The film describes the highlights of his life (including his love interest) until his life ended in 1943.

This is a very unusual film. I like the pauses, which are employed by the young woman, to explain supporting characters, ideas, and events. "Google him and you get..." Another clever example is Edison checking his smartphone. Finally, Tesla singing "Everybody Wants To Rule the World" is important, if out of place. Like the great inventor, this film wants to transcend time. In keeping with that idea, the ending credits have no date of publication, which is a first for me to see. I recommend this odd biographical film.