And the Oscar for Best Actor goes to... Movie Review #67 - Darkest Hour One that is sweeping the awards season is Darkest Hour, a marvalous retelling of Winston Churchill’s (Gary Oldman) first few weeks in power as British Prime Minister in what is considered the most testing time for Great Britain. He must decide whether to negotiate peace with Nazi Germany or fight back for his nations pride. With his own party and King plotting against him, he must rally his nation in a fight that will change history. I must say, and maybe it’s the Brit in me, but I just love these retelling of historical figures... of course Winston Churchill was way before my time, but you do not grow up without known who he was! He was the Prime Minister that changed the course of history and when the British public needed a voice, when it mattered the most, he was that voice! Gary Oldman deserves everything and more for this portrayal! Absolutely fantastic, he looks like Churchill - hats of to the make up department! He sounds like Churchill and has his mannerisms down to a tee! Excellent performance! His supporting cast are also great. Lily James I thought shines through as Churchill’s personal secretary. Also, Kristen Scott Thomas as Churchill’s wife, Clementine. I’m sure they had a remarkable relationship, and the chemistry on screen between Oldman and Scott Thomas is wonderful and natural. The movie got me thinking, if the Government had of entered a peace treaty with Nazi Germany how would life be different? It even had me a bit teary during Churchill’s address to Parliament - the British pride I guess. A fantastic watch and a beautiful, inspiring true story! “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill #girlintheredcoatreviews #darkesthour #garyoldman #lilyjames #kristenscottthomas #winstonchurchill #moviereview