Review of The Last King of Scotland (2006) by Justina. — 14 Oct 2006
If you are actually interested in 1970's Uganda, an infinitely better movie to watch is General Idi Amin Dada, a documentary by Barbet Schroeder. My problem with The Last King of Scotland is not so much having a white protagonist, nor making that protagonist privy, Zelig-like, to every major event during Amin's rule.
Rather, its creating a fictitious figure at all, especially one, who, according to the narrative, played such a significant role in the narrated events. Really, see Schroeder's film and see Amin himself.
He's much more gripping (and strange and terrifying) than Forrest Whitaker.
This review of The Last King of Scotland (2006) was written by Justina. on 14 Oct 2006.
The Last King of Scotland has generally received very positive reviews.
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