A showcase of a historical drama that gives informative insight into a legendary figure.

Rating: 8/10 (4 January 2018)

I for one am a history buff and enjoy movies about real life figures especially men and political figures that were involved in war times and times that impacted history. "Darkest Hour" is one picture that's very well done and gives fresh and plenty of insight into Winston Churchill(in a blowout performance from Gary Oldman his actions and manners are in top form). As the film's focus is the early days of War War II and how the fate and balance of western Europe hung in the balance.
Churchill(Oldman) who's unpopular to many has just been named British prime minister and the balance of power is in question as he and others face the cruel and brutal Hitler. Does a nation choose between war, or peace with liberty and freedom? The film shows many scenes of debate and discussion as plenty of thought and decision making goes into play. Plus Winston is not without his vices as he enjoys to much chain cigar smoking and guzzles many glasses of whiskey it's like he's an alcoholic! Still his mind and determination is sharp and on point for an old overweight man. This man is a champion of the people as his listens to his country first, Winston Churchill was not a man who was afraid to act, or change his mind for the best interest he was a hero. Plus see this film for the performance of Gary Oldman as it's one historical war biography drama not to be missed.