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Darkest Hour
2015
Movie
97 min
Japanese
One cold midnight, Kenji was riding on a bicycle on trail in the woods...running away from his own life. When he saw a lady casting "Ushikoku" spell in the woods, a sleepless night begins. To cast 'Ushikoku' spell, the one must nail a doll down to a tree in the midnight shrine. If the spellcaster be seen castiing spell, he or she must kill the witness to complete the spell... On the way running away from the lady through the midnight city, he finds out that no one helps him, his old friends, police, nobody. And soon, everyone starts chasing him, being a part of the spell. Kenji decides to fight. Not for his life, but for his girl with sickness inside her.
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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users85%
Director: Joe Wright•Genres: Biography, Drama, History, War
Plot Summary
In the early days of World War II, Winston Churchill is appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain. Facing immense pressure from his own cabinet to negotiate a peace treaty with Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany, Churchill must rally the public and his advisors to stand firm against overwhelming odds. The film chronicles his first month in office as he grapples with the impending invasion of Britain and the difficult decision to fight on.
Critical Reception
Darkest Hour was widely praised by critics, particularly for Gary Oldman's transformative performance as Winston Churchill. The film was lauded for its historical drama, production design, and its exploration of leadership during a critical moment in history. It garnered significant award attention, especially for Oldman's portrayal.
What Reviewers Say
Gary Oldman delivers a tour-de-force performance as Winston Churchill, earning widespread acclaim.
The film masterfully captures the tense political climate and the high stakes of Britain's decision to fight.
Praised for its historical accuracy, impressive set design, and Joe Wright's confident direction.
Google audience: Audiences applauded Gary Oldman's powerful portrayal of Winston Churchill and the film's compelling depiction of a pivotal historical moment. Many found the story inspiring and appreciated the exploration of leadership under extreme pressure.
Awards & Accolades
Gary Oldman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Winston Churchill. The film also received nominations for Best Picture and Best Production Design at the Oscars, and won Best Costume Design. It also received numerous nominations and wins at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs.
Fun Fact
Gary Oldman famously spent around 200 hours in makeup and prosthetics to transform into Winston Churchill, a process that took three hours each day.
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