Contains the main plot!

Rating: 8/10 (8 November 2008)

The president of Uganda (Amin) - a master in simulation and a genial rhetor meets under very improbable circumstances with a British (Pardon Scottish) doctor- Nicholas, who went there, because he wanted to try something adventurous. And exactly this is the reason, why Uganda people are taking offence to British: “They just come, f*ck and go away!” Inexperienced Nicholas is enjoying president’s luxury, money, gifts, women, until he realizes that Amin has changed totally, he is killing the opposition, tortures people, he got much more cruel. After the doctor realizes it, he wants to leave Uganda and here all the problems start. He cannot leave! We should underline that the story is engaging; the contrast between wealthiness and poverty (the “real” life in Uganda) is nicely visible. Besides it, you are going to smile a little bit on Amin’s speeches, while he is making fun out of British people. Unfortunately, the movie is on “American level”, I mean that heroism and action is before common sense, which you would probably have on Nicholas' place. From the beginning till the end, Nicholas' wishes are fulfilling immediately (he has women, cars, favour), which is also hard to believe. This costs the film 20%, besides it is a great movie and I recommend watching it!