Here comes the Genius
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It’s refreshing to see a major feature film that doesn’t back-off from the truth. There’s no sugar-coating on this story, no hiding behind fictitious names. The Ford Motor Company is exposed for its ruthless behavior. The company’s shameful dealings with Kearns back in the 1960s are laid out for all to see and Ford’s name comes out of the film completely muddied.
Greg Kinnear and Lauren Graham in “Flash of Genius.”
I found it incredible how absorbed I was in this story, just because the subject matter didn’t appeal to me at first glance. That same attitude may make the film a tough sale. How many people are just dying to see a movie about windshield wipers? I’m guessing the answer is very few. But Flash of Genius is so much more than a legal drama set in the automotive world. It’s so much more than the story of one man and his invention. This film has plenty to offer and will put audiences through the emotional wringer right along with the main character.
