One of the great lead performances of recent years

Rating: 8/10 (17 April 2020)

While the film itself gets a bit bogged down in places, Gary Oldman produces a truly mesmerising performance and is well worth his Oscar.
This is one of the best characterisations I can remember seeing and while much of the film is a bit forgettable, Oldman makes it a wholly enjoyable experience. The excellent supporting cast of Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James and Ben Mendelsohn also shine in fairly demanding roles.
The now infamous train scene is faintly hilarious but, set against the overall dourness of the story and setting, was actually quite welcome in my eyes. Then again I enjoyed the John Lennon scene in Yesterday so what do I know?