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Forest Whitaker's performance as real-life megalomaniac dictator Idi Amin powers this fictionalized political thriller, a blunt and brutal tale about power and corruption. Read critic reviews
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While in Uganda on a medical mission, Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) becomes the personal physician and close confidante of dictator Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker). Although at first Dr. Garrigan feels flattered by his new position of power, he soon comes to realize that Amin's rule is soaked in blood, and that he is complicit in the atrocities. Garrigan faces the fight of his life as he tries to escape Amin's grasp.
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Rating: R (Language|Gruesome Images|Sexual Content|Some Strong Violence)
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Genre: Biography, Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Kevin Macdonald
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Producer: Lisa Bryer, Andrea Calderwood, Charles Steel
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Writer: Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $17.6M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Fox
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Production Co: DNA Films, Fox Searchlight, FilmFour
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Not bad. Tells an interesting story, but honestly gets really weird and psychedelic towards the end. This was strange enough as it was, but the rest of the film is completely normal. I felt like these scenes really hurt this film and detracted from its quality.
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Brilliant drama with a stunning cast, and engaging story, The Last King of Scotland tells the story of the life of the personal physician of Ugandan dictator General Idi Amin, who is a brutal dictator. The story is a standout drama, one that is highly engaging from start to finish. In the role General Idi Amin is Forest Whitaker, who gives the role a sympathetic nature despite the fact that Idi Amin was a brutal dictator, but that's what makes Whitaker such a standout actor. Starring aside Whitaker is James McAvoy, who has great on-chemistry with Whitaker and both actors elevate the film significantly. The Last King of Scotland is a superbly crafted drama well worth seeing if you want a riveting drama that is highly entertaining from start to finish. What makes the film what it is, is the performances, the well thought out script and unforgettable story, which is what stands out the most about the film. The performances are something quite unique as well, and like I said, Whitaker is truly superb, and I would say that this one of his best performances. The Last King of Scotland is a superb piece of film, one that is well worth seeing if you enjoy the genre, and with an incredible true story, excellent performances, and vivid storytelling, it's a film that will stay with you long after you've seen it. This is a film that is worth seeing, and there never is a dull moment to be had throughout the film. If you're interested in the subject, or simply want to watch a great drama based on real events, and then you can do no wrong watching this film, it's a film well worth seeing, and it's one of tense, thrilling drama that is brilliant in the way that it tackles its story.
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Forest Whitaker rises up to this role of a lifetime. James McAvoy just makes us feel creeped out as the personal doctor and supporter of Idi Amin. Nonetheless this is a good example of how exposure to power often separates you from morality or reality.
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