A thoroughly engaging film.

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2018)

Darkest Hour is a biopic about Winston Churchill(Gary Oldman). Churchill is elected as the Prime Minister of Britain during the tense events of World War II. Now, it is up to Churchill to decide whether he is going to negotiate terms with Adolf Hitler or, continue waging war against insurmountable difficulties.
Darkest Hour is an outstanding movie. Director Joe Wright has masterfully shown us, everything that was going through Winston Churchill's mind as he made incredibly hard decisions. The makeup department has done a bang-up job, transforming Gary Oldman into Winston Churchill. Gary Oldman has given the performance of a lifetime as Winston Churchill. Oldman pulls the audience into the movie, with his electric dialogue delivery. Oldman also effortlessly portrays Churchill's temper, wit & vulnerability. He deserves all the accolades he has received & the ones sure to come his way. Kristin Scott Thomas is great as Clemmie. Ben Mendelsohn is brilliant as King George VI. Lily James is spectacular as Elizabeth Layton. Ronald Pickup is good as Neville Chamberlain. Stephen Dillane is excellent as Viscount Halifax. The supporting cast is impressive. Darkest Hour is a must watch. Go & witness one of the greatest leaders in the history of the world!