Review of The Last King of Scotland (2006) by Alexander C — 07 Dec 2012
A tense thriller revolving round Nicholas Garrigan, a young doctor(played by James McAvoy) and Ugandan Dictator Idi Amin(played by the superb Forest Whitaker).
Inspired by true events this story starts off all good with its main hero thrown into the limelight when he becomes Doctor to Amin.
On the outside it seems wonderfully perfect scenario until he finds he cant escape Uganda. What goes on behind the perfect image/scenes and propaganda is strife and murder, fear and misery.
Forest Whitaker's performance as the crazed dictator is nothing short of blinding. James McAvoy also very pivotal and portrays his character with finesse.
Only thing I didn't like was the way it ended which left it all floating up in the air. Of course the factual part was interesting about Amin's regime ending and right prevailing. A good effort, humour also in doses in this, made me laugh on a number of a occasions.
Also Forest Whitaker farting I cant get out of my head! And James Mcavoy shagging every 10 seconds. Doctor's the worst I tell u !
Forest Whitaker deserved the oscar for his perfectly executed portrayal of a crazed power hungry man. ( Not the fart ,the acting :P).
This review of The Last King of Scotland (2006) was written by Alexander C on 07 Dec 2012.
The Last King of Scotland has generally received very positive reviews.
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