Darkest Hour
2017, drama, history
125 minutes
In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.
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10
Shannon Schultz of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2018-02-16
Very entertaining and I find myself super glad that it received Oscar nominations so that I got to the theater to watch it.
10
2017-12-08
Firstly, it is an accurate portrayal of a sensitive time. In addition, the film has a beautiful soundtrack, an exceptional directing and writing, and last but not least, the editing is exquisite. Read more
9.0
8.3
2018-01-31
A showpiece film that at its center features a fantastic performance. Read more
8.3
2018-01-11
Gary Oldman offers up a performance to remember in this accomplished take on a tense moment in history. Read more
8.0
2018-01-13
Provides us with one of, if not the best, on screen portrayals of Winston Churchill there’s ever likely to be. Read more
8.0
Ian Crow of All Things Movies UK
2018-02-01
The mood of the film is perfect and balances every emotion perfectly to deliver a WWII movie for all ages to enjoy.
8.0
2018-01-23
A big acting showcase for Gary Oldman, and his excellent performance does elevate the film immensely. Read more
8.0
2017-11-27
You can tell a lot of money has been pumped into Darkest Hour, and every penny is on the screen, but its best moments are minute masterclasses in how to convey something big with a small gesture. Read more
8.0
2018-01-18
A great film for really reliving a knife-edge moment in British history, and is highly recommended particularly for older viewers. Read more
8.0
2017-12-05
Builds its mounting prospects of calamity and clashes of dissension with polish and gumption... Read more
7.0
2017-12-20
It lacks the gut-punch or cinematic mastery of Nolan’s film, but it does boast one hell of a performance. Read more
7.0
2018-01-15
Is, in truth, a polished war film where the action is purely wordy. And it worked! Read more
7.0
2017-11-28
An intelligent and thoughtful film about leadership and strength in the face of overwhelming odds... Read more
7.0
2017-12-11
Stylishly follows Winston Churchill’s early days as Prime Minister with a transformative performance from Gary Oldman. Read more
6.7
2017-12-28
Gary Oldman is the best Churchill the casting director could have asked for, but he alone isn’t going to make the film a masterpiece. Read more
6.0
2017-11-02
Oldman is exceptional in the lead, aided by a strong supporting cast. Read more
5.8
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2018-02-16
A wonderful performance by Oldman goes a bit unheralded in this biopic.
5.0
2018-01-15
Fails to leave the emotional, nation-rallying impact it so desperately strives for. Read more
5.0
Rob Wallis of Of All The Film Sites
2018-01-20
There is a great drama to be made about Sir Winston Churchill; This, despite its technical expertise and a few key performances, isn’t it.
5.0
2018-08-03
Is nowhere near as awful as the trailer made it out to be. Read more
4.0
Alice Bishop of Alice Bishop
2018-01-12
Sees a great make-up job disguised as a memorable history piece...
4.0
2018-01-15
Fails to make an impression despite a memorable performance by Gary Oldman. Read more
In other languages
9.0
2018-05-29
Niet zomaar een historische of politiek getinte oorlogsfilm, maar een intieme karakterschets dat het persoonlijke leven van Winston Churchill verkent. Read more
8.5
2018-01-27
De regie van Joe Wright maakt Darkest Hour tot een aangrijpend schouwspel. Read more
8.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2018-05-28
Een onderhoudend en ingetogen drama af. De film steekt evenals het verhaal goed in elkaar, wat mede te danken is aan de authentieke settings en kledingdracht.
8.0
2018-01-19
Staat als een huis, wat vooral te danken is aan de briljante performance van Gary Oldman. Read more
8.0
2017-12-19
Gaat en staat met prestaties van Gary Oldman & Joe Wright en wij schatten de Oscar-kansen van deze film hoog in. Read more
7.5
2018-01-19
Een solide karakterfilm gesetteld in een grauwe sfeer. Een biografie waar je trots op kunt zijn mocht jij het onderwerp zijn. Read more
5.0
2018-01-18
Het is lastig, al dat gewicht dragen van een verder zo matige film. Oldman slaagt waar velen zouden hebben gefaald. Read more
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