Yes a powerful film. Very thought provoking. Hard to make wartime London look beautiful but the film photography was very creative and atmospheric. Yes the scene in the tube train seemed unlikely, but was moving. Outstanding performances by Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas.
My daughter and I went to see it last week at our newly refurbished local cinema, which added to the experience. It was absolutely brilliant, Gary Oldman and Kristen Scott Thomas were amazing. Hope that means victory in the Oscars.
Yes, do mention it Fennel In fact we could do with a lot more fighting spirit around generally now. A good job that it happened 75 years ago and not last year( the war) because all you would hear now would be gripes!
We just watched it on TV (don't ask me how). It was very moving, and the acting superb. The main thing I took from it was "never give up" - as we're going through a difficult time, complicated house move etc. Obviously nothing as earthshaking as the theme of the film, but relevant to us. Plus the fighting spirit of british people at the time, and their pride in their island nation. (Dare I mention Brexit)
Brilliant film we agree Gary Oldman should get an award. Pity recent history is not taught in schools it would hopefully help youngsters understand more about that time. We went using our 2 for 1 tickets from a comparison site.
Saw it this afternoon. If Gary Oldman doesn't get an Oscar to go with his Golden Globe, there's no justice. The underground scene did stretch credibility a bit, but nowhere near the usual 'faction' drama. ''The Crown' takes the award for Inventive Script of the Century on that front!
Went at the weekend.DH was a bit unsure wether to go but has said several times since what a great film it was.Not too sure if the bit were he takes the underground is based on truth,but was so impressed with the whole cast and production it really didn't matter.Gary Oldman gives a truly amazing performance,it will be very hard to see anyone else take the role of Churchill in the future
I saw it yesterday. It’s glorious, superb acting, script, filming, I was engrossed. The “fight them on the beaches, we shall never surrender” speech was so moving, in spite of the fact it’s so well known I was saying it (silently) with him.
Having been a young child at the time of the Darkest Hour, it was a terrifying time for the adults. We almost had an invasion from the dreaded Nazis. Churchill, with his gift of eloquence, was the inspiration which gave people the will to fight back. I hope to see the film too.
Much better than the Brian Cox film . I found it very moving . His grandson said that when he closed his eyes it was as if his grandmother was speaking .
I've always thought of Gary Oldman as being the most chameleon like actor of his generation, but even he has surpassed himself this time. Can't wait to see the film!
I saw the trailer for this a good few weeks back, so hoping to see it soon at our local Odeon. Gary Oldman who plays Churchill, was on TV the other night. Great transformation for the part!