I Shall Never Surrender!!!

Rating: 9/10 (20 January 2018)

The lesson that Winston gave us in history; was to never quit, dismiss or ignore your convictions. To strive until the very end, whatever the cost may be, to achieve our own personal goals: Our Victory. Most scholars consider him the greatest British man to ever lived and this movie is proof of it.
The film takes place during the crucial days leading up to the colapse of France and Wester Europe during the early campaigns of World War II and how a man took upon its shoulders the burden to give hope back to those who opposed Nazi tyranny and oppression across the globe. The movie is all about the resolute of Prime Minister Churchill on his quest to convey its own people that the only way to settle a conflict with an unleashed beast is by fighting back and never give up.
I have read and heard Winston famous "We shall fight on the beaches" June 4 1940 speech over 100 times. I apply to my life the specific message he passed on to future generations on how to approach times of conflict and despair. Hence, my hopes for this film were extremely high, and I must confess I am absolutely satisfied and content with the result.
The film itself is extremely good. It has all the elements that make a good film...good. Script, Director, Cinematography, Score, Make-up and Performance (& others). The first four characteristics do not require more delve into it, besides the short text I just voiced. The make-up is fearfully accurate to what the man behind the V (for victory) looks like.The works with prosthetics done by Kazuhiro Tsuji is breathtaking. I asked myself: Is this a movie or a documentary?, because simply you cannot tell the difference (or very subtle) between the man and the actor.
Portraying Winston Churchill is no easy task for any actor. Many have stepped onto his shoes, to name a few: Finney, Gleeson, Burton, Lithgow and others. All of them have given the audience solid performances, however, Gary Oldman is by far the finest interpretation of this beloved historical (ecumenical) character. In just over 2 hours he manages to pass on the viewer the gentle nature of the man in the Top Hat and the strong and resourceful respect he imposes on those around him, because there is no such thing as a godlike man, but only a man that becomes a god when his darkest hour is upon him.
The movie is probably not the best of the year, but Mr. Oldman performance is without a doubt the best of 2017 (2018 awards). There is no other contender this year that can rival his acting, for I strongly believe he not only deserves an Oscar nomination but the award itself. He steals the SHOW in up to this date his best acting.
The rating is of course 9/10, for all the things already mentioned. The only element that could have been done better is historical accuracy (which the movie has in at least 85%). Having said that I encourage you to go out and watch this film, it is formidable in every aspect. You will not regret it, and I promise...you shall never surrender.