‘Powerful’ war movie based on real-life events hailed ‘best performances of the century'
Gary Oldman's portrayal of Winston Churchill in this 2017 film has been hailed as "one of the best of the century," as fans say they "can't stop watching".
Gary Oldman's portrayal of Winston Churchill in the Oscar-grabbing Darkest Hour is captivating fans all over again. Viewers have dubbed the WWII drama "incredible" and admit they're hooked.
The 2017 movie directed by Joe Wright has recently seen a surge of commendation as moviegoers call it "inspiring", "impeccable", and "one of the best war films ever made." The film's pinnacle is Oldman's fiery delivery of the iconic "we shall fight on the beaches" address.
Oldman's performance won him the top spot at the Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards – an honor fans believe was thoroughly earned.
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Admiration for Oldman's performance gushes from one viewer, who asserted: "Gary Oldman (Churchill) delivers one of the best performances of the century... if this dude didn't win the Oscars the following year, I would riot."
Another enthusiast remarked: "I've watched this film in full or in highlights at least twenty times. It reaffirms how great leaders hold fast to decency and faith in their nation and people."
Multiple reviews shine through with emotional resonance, singling out a poignant moment when Churchill is struck by his secretary’s loss of her brother in the conflict.
Highlighting the human element, one viewer comments: "Highlights include the compassion Churchill shows... it really drove home the despair and the leadership needed to rise from it."
While a fourth raved: "Darkest Hour is so well crafted on a whole movie level start to finish and so well acted and again I got teared up a couple times last night after seeing DH again finally and that to me is a movie doing its job being powerful as it is!"
The film has garnered praise for balancing politics and Churchill's personal vulnerability, a side of the former Prime Minister that is rarely seen.
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While some have criticized minor inaccuracies, such as Churchill's fictional ride on the London Underground, many agree that the film captures the essence of that moment.
One fan raved, "This is the best war film to have graced the planet. Gary Oldman was the perfect choice... every moment of the film had the viewer hooked."
Oldman starred alongside Kristin Scott Thomas as Clementine Churchill, Lily James as Elizabeth Layton, Stephen Dillane as Viscount Halifax, and Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI.
After premiering at the Telluride Film Festival, the film went on to gross over $150 million worldwide, captivating audiences with its portrayal of leadership under pressure.
As one viewer reflected, "It's thoroughly engrossing... an in-depth study of leadership, defiance and the power of oratory in Britain's darkest days."
