Review of Darkest Hour (2017) by Miguel D — 11 Dec 2017

Gary Oldman is at the top of his game in this timely film about fighting Nazis. CDW.

This review of Darkest Hour (2017) was written by Miguel D on 11 Dec 2017.

Darkest Hour has generally received very positive reviews.

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I imagine in a decade's time, Darkest Hour will be known as The Film That Won Gary Oldman His Oscar, and little more…

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By Li Lai (99) for Mediaversity Reviews (99) on 31 Oct 2018

I'm not saying we shouldn't make films about Winston Churchill, or historical figures like him…

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By Jaime L (538) on 18 Dec 2018

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By Liamexe (198) on 08 Nov 2022

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By Boo 2!: A (135) on 26 Oct 2018

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By Alistair Ryder (351) for Cinemazine (12) on 03 Oct 2018

It's worthy of an award for most acting, but as for giving the year's best performance, that accolade should be reserved for a performer who…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 08 Nov 2018

Gary Oldman is a tour de force here as Winston Churchill. The main reason for watching this is for his performance in the lead role…

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By Ben B (1,489) on 10 Dec 2018

Darkest Hour is probably one of the best films of recent years and is definitely one of the most entertaining and powerful interpretations…

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I agree with the The existing positive professional reviews posted here :) The director's commentary track is wonderful if you wish to learn…

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By Official C (532) on 09 Nov 2018

Wonderful movie that could carry a parts 2 and 3 on the back of history, a script, and Gary Oldman…

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