The Courier is a movie released in 2020 but just now hitting theaters due to Covid. While it is late to the screen, it is a film that is a great reminder of the times that were. Set in the early 1960's we see the story unfold where the Cold War between The West was at a most heated moment with Russia. We came so close to a nuclear war that would have been devastating for the world. It was a time where the world realized the pressures of societal interaction and the importance of understanding that not everyone on our planet plays fair. When that happens one must take actions that may not resemble morality. Thus was and still is the case where nations don't abide by ethical ways.
The Courier is a terrifically acted and directed film that looks at the actions of a businessman who undertook the role of a spy for the British Government which provided valuable information to the United States specific to the Cuban Missile Crises where the United States and Russia came extremely close to Nuclear War. This true story is acted brilliantly by the principles Greville Wynne played by Benedict Cumberbatch and Russian General Oleg Penkovsky played by Merab Ninidze. The intensity that builds through the film is beautifully directed by Dominic Cooke. While this is not what I would consider an action packed movie it is filled with drama and intensity.
One of the beauties of this film is the understanding of the possibility of brotherhood despite taking place during a time when that was not seen so much as possible and so much hatred was prevalent around the world. There was a desire and sacrifice made among some, including a regular guy trying to make a difference that resulted in the lives of many around the world being saved. Yet, their story with many today goes unknown. It is one of the beauties of good historical film; to reeducate perception to an understanding of reality; a reality such as the world around us could do harm.
Surprisingly the Cuban Missile Crises is merely the backdrop of the story. The real story focuses on thefriendship built between two individuals trying to prevent a devastating war. I think of the Bible teaching that tell us to love even our enemies. This is an excellent representation that if we take the time to get to know our enemies, we may discover we may be more friends than foes. Of course we have to be careful as the reality is there are those who would do us harm. It becomes difficult as to who we can, and can't trust. When we discover a real friend though, that friend will stick with us until the end.
I strongly recommend this movie. We live in a world where there is so much discord and an unwillingness to get to know each other because of who they voted for, where they go to church, or the fact that they may have a differing experience than ourselves. The possibility of friendship may not seem to have a world changing impact, but, it will for those who make the effort and if we work at changing our own individual worlds, can have an impact on the world around us.
On a scale of 1 - 10 for the fact that I had to reflect after seeing it, I give it a well deserving 7 for the number of letters in the word reflect. - 7
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