I have always been a fan of history (its always been my favorite subject; aside from English in High School) I love reading about and watching documentaries on any particular time period. Which is probably why I will always be thankful that we don't live in a time of war and I will always pray that we (and my infant son) never have to do so.
Different influential people who have changed history are kind of like the heroes and villains in the movies we enjoy watching today (of course we have to remember that it is the victor who writes history, so a little extra research is always helpful plus with the prevalence of fake news on social media, we have to be extra, extra careful). One of our favorite historical figures has always been Winston Churchill. So just imagine our excitement when we found out that one of our all time favorite actors (the great) Gary Oldman will be playing Churchill?!
We already knew that Gary Oldman would do an exceptional performance as Churchill, (as evidenced by his many nominations and wins for the role) what gave me more reasons to love the film was the excellent writing and beautiful cinematography in the film.
You wold think that just because its a war/historical movie that it would be all talk and dialogue but the script is written in such a way that is witty and funny and keeps you awake. The transition of scenes, even using wide bird's eye view landscapes keeps the movie even more interesting.
The film tells the story of the early days of Churchill as Prime Minister of and as Nazi Germany is sweeping through Europe, bringing the threat of war closer and closer to home and how he finds the strength to fight in the war and to not surrender, despite the many different pressures around him.
A history lesson, worth learning "Darkest Hour" takes you inside the intense Bristish war council of WWII to the intimate confines of an occupied water closet; to the horrors of a doomed garrison. It shows you the strength it takes to make the most difficult decisions in the darkest hours and at the most bleak of times.
Gary Oldman is Winston Churchill, in his best work yet, his transformation and performance is so complete that you will forget you are watching an actor.A film which brings back the power to the people, "Darkest Hour" is a reminder that inspirational leadership can and does change history.
#DarkestHour is showing in Ayala Malls Cinemas on Feb.14.
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