Review of Darkest Hour (2017) by Daniel H — 30 Dec 2017

Stop what you are doing and go see Darkest Hour without delay! This is by far one of the best pictures of 2017. In this film, you walk alongside Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) as he makes some of the most difficult decisions for the United Kingdom during World War II.

Faced with a difficult situation as Churchill assumes the role of Prime Minister and with opposition from his own party, Oldman plays Churchill masterfully. One might recognize the name-Oldman- as Commissioner Gordon from the Dark Knight Trilogy, but you would never recognize him by looks or demeanor. Oldman played Churchill with chilling effect and you could not help but keep your eyes on his character wondering what he would do next. Oldman should be up for Best Male Actor for this portrayal. It was not just Oldman, however, that contributed to the great acting. The entire cast was brilliant in the picture.

Director Joe Wright comes off the success of Anna Karenina and very well may have made a film worthy of being in the best picture category. Wright draws on the human need of survival through his cinematography, which helps the audience root for the decision we already know the UK made.

Overall, the picture is worth your time and opens the door (and your eyes) to a piece of history that, if done differently... could have drastically altered the world we live in now. The acting was great and the overall quality well done. Go see this picture and thank me later.