Ethan Hawke (Tesla), Eve Hewson (Anne), Kyle MacLachlan (Edison), Dan Bittner (Ott), Karl Geary (Upton), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Szigeti), Jim Gaffigan (Westinghouse), Donnie Keshawarz (J.P. Morgan), Tallulah Silovsky (Young Anne).
Tesla begins with a small bit of backstory via narration by Anne, before smoothly shifting to important points in his history. While the film does expose Tesla's struggles marketing his inventions and convincing others of their benefit, it adds little to the story of Tesla's life in general. The story also takes some strange detours, focusing on conversations that never happened and a very weird karaoke break mid-film. The result is a story that feels incoherent and almost rambling at times.
Acting was interesting with Hawke delivering an appropriately quirky performance. Hewson was solid with nice delivery and fit. MacLachlan brought an unusual bit of depth, as did Gaffigan. The remainder of the supporting cast was decent.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds seem fitting and fairly solid with good detail. Effects and action are managed well without trying to take-over the film. Dialogue was okay but could have had more depth and better fit. Sound and soundtrack are okay.
Overall Tesla is a mix of interesting facts about Tesla sprinkled with a shifting storytelling perspective and unusual detours that make little sense. Those who enjoy unique films or biographies should enjoy this one.
With some mild violence, this one is fine for teens and above.
Released: 2020
Reviewed: 4.29.21
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
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