Review of Darkest Hour (2017) by Raffaele A — 07 Jul 2018
Joe Wright's Darkest Hour is a tribute to one of the world's most bold leaders, even if Gary Oldman's performance as Churchill is its only inspired quality. The good news is Joe Wright got the most important aspect of this film correct, the casting.
As said, Gary Oldman steals the entire film as Winston Churchill and the supporting cast, Lily James and Kristen Scott Thomas, are also great additions. However, Darkest Hour fails to deliver a plot that is just as colourful.
It follows a very predictable storyline of a man faced with an impossible task. It doesn't opt for historical accuracy, however, neither does it choose to be a refreshing or particularly different.
Overall, Darkest Hour is all good fun thanks to Gary Oldman and the supporting cast, however, it pales in comparison to other great political flicks, such as Lincoln.
This review of Darkest Hour (2017) was written by Raffaele A on 07 Jul 2018.
Darkest Hour has generally received very positive reviews.
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