Their Finest

Their Finest
Directed by Lone Scherfig
Produced by
Screenplay by Gaby Chiappe
Based on Their Finest Hour and a Half
by Lissa Evans
Starring
Music by Rachel Portman
Cinematography Sebastian Blenkov
Edited by Lucia Zucchetti
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release dates
  • 10 September 2016 (2016-09-10) (TIFF)
  • 20 April 2017 (2017-04-20) (United Kingdom)[1]
Running time
 117 minutes[1]
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Their Finest is a British romantic comedy film directed by Lone Scherfig and written by Gaby Chiappe, based on the 2009 novel Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans. The film stars Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston, Jake Lacy, Richard E. Grant, Henry Goodman, Helen McCrory, and Claudia Jessie.

Principal photography began early-September 2015 in London. It was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival[2] and will be released in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2017.[1]

Plot

Set during World War II in the early 1940s, about some filmmakers trying to make a patriotic film about the Miracle of Dunkirk to boost morale of the British during The Blitz.

Cast

Production

On 14 April 2015 it was announced that Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, and Bill Nighy would star in the World War II–set romantic comedy film based on the 2009 novel Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans.[3] BBC Films developed the film, hiring Lone Scherfig to direct the film which was adapted by Gaby Chiappe. BBC Films would co-finance the film, which Number 9 Films and Wildgaze Films would produce with its Stephen Woolley and Amanda Posey, while HanWay Films would handle the international rights.[3] On 10 September 2015 Jack Huston and Jake Lacy joined the film along with Richard E. Grant, Helen McCrory, Eddie Marsan, Rachael Stirling, and Henry Goodman.[4]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in early September 2015, in London[5][6] and was partly shot in Pembrokeshire.[7]

Release

In May 2015, Lionsgate acquired UK distribution rights to the film.[8] The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 10 September 2016.[9] Shortly after, EuropaCorp acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.

On 13 October 2016, Their Finest celebrated its European premiere at the BFI London Film Festival.[10] The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on 24 March 2017[11] and in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2017.[1]

Critical response

On the review-aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 75%, based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 6/10.[12] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 66 out of 100 score, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Their Finest (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Toronto To Open With 'The Magnificent Seven'; 'La La Land', 'Deepwater Horizon' Among Galas & Presentations". Deadline. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Barraclough, Leo (14 April 2015). "Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin to Star in Lone Scherfig's 'Their Finest Hour and a Half'". variety.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tartaglione, Nancy (10 September 2015). "Jack Huston, Jake Lacy Join 'Their Finest Hour And A Half' – First Look Photo". deadline.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "Gemma Arterton showcases her timeless beauty in 1940s ensemble as she gets to work on movie Their Finest Hour and a Half". dailymail.co.uk. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  6. ↑ Evry, Max (16 September 2015). "Sam Claflin and Gemma Arterton Photos from Their Finest Hour and a Half Set". comingsoon.net. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Rachael Misstear (9 October 2015). "Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy, and Sam Claflin are among the stars in Pembrokeshire filming their latest movie". Wales online. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  8. ↑ Jaafar, Ali (13 May 2015). "Lionsgate Acquires UK Rights On 'Their Finest Hour And A Half' From Hanway Films – Cannes". deadline.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  9. ↑ "Their Finest". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  10. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (14 September 2016). "'Their Finest' In Big EuropaCorp Deal – Toronto". Deadline.com. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  11. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (17 October 2016). "'Their Finest' To Close Santa Barbara Int'l Film Fest, Sets March Release Date". Deadline.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  12. ↑ "Their Finest (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Their Finest reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
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