Forest Whittaker deserves an Oscar for this.

Rating: 8/10 (8 February 2007)

For me Forest Whittaker made this film his own portraying the megla manic,egotistical dictator of Uganda, Idi Amin, and he deserves an Oscar for one of the most powerful performances I have seen in a long time.Having read other comments concerning the over use of violence,I can only say that this was nothing compared to the true events of the time.Bravo to the film makers for not shying away from what was one of the most bloodiest dictatorships in living memory. Also,well done to James McAvoy for his portrayal of the naive young doctor whose realisation of the truth hit him in the face like a brick when it was all too late.Finally,congratulations to FilmFour long may you continue making decent films