The film “Darkest Hour” by director Joe Wright is a gripping biopic about Winston Churchill, specifically focusing on the renowned British politician’s rise to power during World War II.
A dizzying deep dive into the corridors of power.
A brilliant and witty politician, Winston Churchill, at the age of 65, is appointed as Prime Minister on May 10, 1940, following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain as the threat of a Nazi invasion of the United Kingdom looms, and 200,000 British soldiers are trapped in Dunkirk.
We relive those dire times when everything hangs in the balance, when Europe is being crushed by Nazism, and when England is on the brink of succumbing to the temptation of negotiations.
It takes all the strength of a Churchill to stand firm and rally the nation, to fight against all odds to defend the ideals of his country, its freedom, and its independence.
With the power of words as his last resort, Winston Churchill must craft and deliver the speeches that will unite his country and forever change the course of history.
Darkest Hour is a strong, fast-paced, and intelligent film. The energy and tension emanating from certain scenes are striking, with that touch of British restraint that lends them additional elegance.
Above all, Gary Oldman’s acting performance is exceptional, capturing all the paradoxes and nuances of Churchill’s character.
