An Amazing Film!

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2012)

Based on Giles Foden's novel of the same name, 'The Last King of Scotland', directed by Kevin Macdonald, is An Amazing Film, that works big time! Even the Performances, are Top-Notch!
'The Last King of Scotland' Synopsis: Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s.
A fictional, yet Amazing story, that unfolds on celluloid, with absolute flourish. What I found to be, extremely commendable, was the depiction the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. He's presented as a Monster, from beginning to end! It's a brave film, that brings fact & fiction together & makes for a lethal combo!
Peter Morgan & Jeremy Brock's Adapted Screenplay is Amazing. Its arresting & very engrossing. Kevin Macdonald's Direction is pitch-perfect. Cinematoraphy is rustic. Editing is neat.
Performance-Wise: Forest Whitaker's Oscar-Winning Performance as Idi Amin, is a razor-sharp turn, that deserves immense respect. James McAvoy as Nicholas Garrigan, makes for a fascinating protagonist. McAvoy is as impressive as Whitaker is in here. Kerry Washington is fantastic. Gillian Anderson is highly efficient, while Simon McBurney is bombastic. David Oyelowo is very good.
On the whole 'The Last King of Scotland' is a must watch.