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In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.
In the early days of World War II, Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) is appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain. Facing immense pressure from his own party to negotiate peace with Nazi Germany, he must rally a nation and an army against overwhelming odds. Churchill grapples with doubt and the immense responsibility of potentially leading his country into a devastating war, ultimately making the defiant decision to fight on.
Darkest Hour was widely acclaimed by critics, with particular praise directed at Gary Oldman's transformative performance as Winston Churchill. The film was lauded for its historical drama, strong supporting cast, and its tense depiction of a pivotal moment in World War II. Audiences generally responded positively, appreciating the film's patriotic themes and Oldman's portrayal.
Gary Oldman delivers a powerhouse, Oscar-winning performance as Winston Churchill.
The film masterfully captures the political intrigue and desperate atmosphere of early WWII Britain.
Praised for its historical accuracy and gripping narrative, though some found it a bit too conventional.
Google audience: Google users largely praised Gary Oldman's astonishing portrayal of Churchill and found the film to be an inspiring and well-acted historical drama. Many highlighted the compelling narrative and the sense of British resilience depicted.
Gary Oldman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Winston Churchill. The film received six other Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Oldman. It also received numerous nominations and wins at other prestigious award ceremonies.
Gary Oldman gained approximately 45 pounds for his role as Winston Churchill, using extensive prosthetics, makeup, and a specialized suit to capture the historical figure's likeness and physique.
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A tour de force from Gary Oldman as he portrays Winston Churchill in his first few months of office at the start of WWII. Oddly enough though, aside from a few brief appearances from Kristin Scott-Thomas, the rest of the cast in this histor...
I thought I might have seen this a couple pf years ago, but I still enjoyed it. There have been a few movies about Churchill’s rise to power at the outset of World War II. This one seems to cover the least amount of ground, focusing on his ...
Gary Oldman was superb as Churchill.
I saw this film at TIFF on the big screen and loved it. There's not a weak member of the cast. I really loved the way the photography reflected the sense of gloom that would have been felt by the people facing a new war. Big thumbs up, give...
It's 1940, and Hitler is attempting to take over Europe. The film takes an interesting look at Winston Churchill's first five weeks as Prime Minister. The acting in this movie is quite accomplished; good actors bring insight and depth to ...
As with many of the biopics I've seen recently, _Darkest Hour_ is more focussed on delivering you the facts than getting you involved with the characters. It is an interesting idea to have the majority of the story revolve around the of whe...
I have no idea why people are raving about this film, it's a bit crap, it's probably Oldman weakest performance to date, and the cinematography is terrible. Churchill with Brian Cox in the lead role is a FAR superior film on the subject.