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susanna

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14. I just saw it tonight.

Fri Jan 12, 2018, 01:57 AM

Jan 2018

I am a huge history buff, so of course I was going to see it. Gary Oldman is an amazing actor, beyond whatever his politics might be. (There are very few I can say that about, but he is one of them.)

He was very believable as Churchill, though I suspect a touch "nicer" than Churchill actually was. My own take is that Churchill was someone who understood that properly applied, politics change the world, and that sometimes you MUST come out swinging, damn the cost. This I liked. Gave me courage.

I do think it was some really great filmmaking, all in all. Will watch it again and am recommending it to others.

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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