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Kablooie

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4. I didn't know who played Churchill when I saw it.

Reply to Laffy Kat (Original post)

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 01:14 AM

Jan 2018

I was trying to figure out who this older, large actor was. I knew he had makeup but I thought it was just a little bit for character.
I was shocked to find it was Gary Oldman who is not an old man (even though he is an Oldman)
He is totally convincing.

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Just got back from "Darkest Hour." [View all] Laffy Kat Jan 2018 OP

Gary Oldman has been one of my fav actors a long time. rusty quoin Jan 2018 #1

Oh, Oldman is a right-winger? That's too bad. Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #3

He is a right winger like Robert DuVall . There is a difference from extreme right. rusty quoin Jan 2018 #8

As noted below, yes he is. underpants Jan 2018 #11

Doesn't reward biopics? TexasBushwhacker Jan 2018 #12

Albert Finney as Churchill in "The Gathering Storm" longship Jan 2018 #20

"Darkest Hour" is on my must-see list! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2018 #2

Yeah, it's not one of those movies that's better in the cinema.. Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #5

I didn't know who played Churchill when I saw it. Kablooie Jan 2018 #4

That's good make up and great acting! Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #6

I thought the movie was totally awesome. JayhawkSD Jan 2018 #7

A "must see" for history buffs, especially. Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #10

Great movie EricMaundry Jan 2018 #9

Loved Gary Oldman as Sid Vicious in "Sid and Nancy" ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2018 #13

I just saw it tonight. susanna Jan 2018 #14

I agree with your review. Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #15

Next on my list too! :) n/t susanna Jan 2018 #16

Finally saw it yesterday. (slight spoilers) Ron Obvious Jan 2018 #17

High on my must see list. I am a huge Churchill fan. longship Jan 2018 #18

Here's Churchill's speech on that occasion. longship Jan 2018 #19

Just saw it too. Good film, bookends great with Dunkirk. FSogol Feb 2018 #21