Dark and Horrific

Rating: 9/10 (17 September 2007)

As a 22 year old, I knew next to nothing of idi amin before watching this title.What i did know was that he was a dictator and cruel one at that.
So i was Naturally Very interested in seeing this film. Forest Whitaker plays idi amin, and he plays him in such a way that is chilling and frightening.
James mcavoy, who iv recently come to admire as an actor from seeing starter for 10, plays his character perfectly, but i found myself disliking his character, not because he is a bad guy in anyway, but because he is a selfish character and is only looking out for number one! At the end of this film i was left wanting more, wanting to know what happened to doctor nick, and to see idi run from his country, despite the abrupt ending, it is a thriller that will keep your focus and attention all the way through.
I have not read the book, but now i feel i don't need to, because 'last king of Scotland' is without doubt the best thriller this year and Forest Whitaker rightly deserved that Oscar.