Forrest Whitaker is brilliant!

Rating: 10/10 (11 October 2006)

His portrayal of the evil dictator is so convincing, one can understand how the Ugandan people could fall under his spell. While his mesmerizing performance is Oscar worthy, it definitely does not take away form James McAvoys turn as the good doctor. The supporting cast is pitch perfect, especially Kerry Washington, portraying Kay Amin, one of Idi Amins wives. The grainy and gritty photography serves this film well, as do all the arts; sets, costumes, hair and makeup, etc., depicting early 1970's Uganda. A note to the squeamish, there is much violence, none of which is gratuitous, and extremely disturbing, considering this genocide was real and it did take place. Definitely worth seeing a second time, even though the violence it terrifying.