Movie Title:
DARKEST HOUR based on the book:
Darkest Hour: How Churchill Brought England Back from the Brink
DARKEST HOUR based on the book:
Darkest Hour: How Churchill Brought England Back from the Brink
Grade: A-
Rating: PG-13, 2
hours 5 minutes
In a Nutshell: With a
fascinating protagonist like Winston Churchill, you can hardly go wrong.
Gary Oldman gives a fantastic performance, the best of his career, and will likely be nominated for an Oscar and probably a win.
Gary Oldman gives a fantastic performance, the best of his career, and will likely be nominated for an Oscar and probably a win.
Uplifting theme:
- Director
Joe Wright explained at the Paris Theater premiere in New York City that this
is a film about resistance.
- “Conquer
we must, as conquer we shall!” – Winston Churchill
- Strength,
courage, tenacity
Things I liked:
- I
toured Winston Churchill’s War Room underground in London a couple of years ago and was in
awe. It’s a tourist must for
history buffs and fans of Winston Churchill’s leadership.
- I love
Lily James in anything. She’s so
lovely and talented and beautiful.
- Kristin
Scott Thomas is always wonderful.
What a clever woman Clementine Churchill had to be to handle her
husband, and all while gracefully wearing pearls. It makes you wonder how much more you
could do with your life if you had someone like Clementine cheering you
on.
- A
reminder that even the lowest worker in the ministry played an important
role in winning the war.
- Some
subtle humor and entertaining dialogue
- There
is mention of Dunkirk. Want to know
more about that part of World War II?
Watch the compelling movie and read my movie review of Dunkirk here.
- I loved the subway scene.
- Thrilling speeches that give you rich context to their inspired words.
Things I didn’t like:
- It’s a
bit slow and stodgy.
- Sadly,
Sir John Hurt died during the filming.
The film was dedicated to him.
Funny lines:
- Be
yourself.” – Clementine
“Which self would you like me to
be?” – Winston Churchill
- “Are
we terribly old?” – Clementine
“Yes, I’m afraid you are.” –
Winston
- “Will
you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you?!” – Winston
- “So,
this is the Underground!” – Winston when he rides the London Tube for the
first time.
- “How
old is he?” – Winston, while looking at a baby
“5 months. He looks like you!” – mother on the subway
“All babies look like me.” -
Winston
Interesting lines:
- “It
must be late there for you.” – US President on a phone call
“In more ways than you could
possibly know.” – Winston
- “You
cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth!” – Winston
- “You
are strong because you are imperfect.
You are wise because you have doubts.” – Clementine
- “Lost
causes are the only ones worth fighting for.” - Winston
- "Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston
Tips for
parents:
- Children will be bored out of their minds.
- Some
profanity.
@trinaboice
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