Darkest Hour

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  • 2018


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4.5
This isnt meant to be a comprehensive biopic and the films tighter focus works. Keith & the Movies
3.2
Ultimately, the films heightened artificiality betrays its simplistic hero worship. Av Club
4.5
Darkest Hour is one of the most amazing films of the year, a true tour de force in terms of the writing, performances (especially Oldman), and Wrights .. Den Of Geek
3.8
This is a movie about the power of words, and those words have to rouse you into action. Indie Wire
4.5
If Wrights film is an intricate timepiece, then Oldman is the machinery just under its face: Darkest Hour doesnt work without him, but its best that h .. Indie Wire
2.5
Its a clever introduction to a performance that may be too clever for the movies own good. Austin Chronicle
4.0
But the movie survives it, leaving you with a dizzyingly emotional sense of history in the making. Time Out
5.0
But Darkest Hour offers something that neither of the years other British explorations of the Second World War have fielded, and that is a bracing, cr .. Screen Daily
4.0
But while cinematic liberties are expected in the screenplay and even welcome in such historic retellings, theres often the temptation to go over the .. ETimes (TOI)
4.0
Oldman is completely unrecognizable and wildly charming as Churchill in a performance people will be talking about for years, and Wright elevates what .. Collider
4.5
Its a little silly to say, but you really do feel like youre watching Winston Churchill onscreen. Collider
4.5
Everyone seems to be a walking embodiment of an essence, not cartoons exactly, but something more totemic. Vulture
3.9
Which is why Darkest Hour transcends its biopic trappings to work, almost despite itself. Paste Magazine
5.0
But if its a history lesson, its one that plays like a tightly wound, pulse pounding thriller. Rogerebert
4.0
And then in the flesh, it very tantalisingly doesnt make sense, which makes it more appealing still. Telegraph
4.5
Its true next level stuff from an actor who has been putting out next level stuff for his entire career, and Darkest Hour proves the perfect vehicle. Cinema Blend
4.0
This is an extremely watchable and enjoyable film, but its compression of historical events does become a tad silly. Ny Daily News
4.0
While admittedly talky, with only the occasional glimpses of battle to interrupt the speech making, DARKEST HOUR zips along as a solid pace, with Wrig .. JoBlo
3.5
Still, while McCartens script offers a strong enough foundation for the rest of the film, it isnt Darkest Hours greatest strength. Screen Rant
3.8
Darkest Hour whisks through these scenes, set to the ticking clock of the Dunkirk evacuation (also dramatized this year in Christopher Nolans Dunkirk .. Philly
4.0
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill May 8 through June 4, 1940, are critical and .. Spirituality And Practice
4.5
Theres little drama here, as anyone interested enough to see the film certainly knows the outcome. Village Voice
4.4
Darkest Hour is more a character portrait than a cinematic immersion in a place and time. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
10 1 8 / 10 Its been a big year for Operation Dynamo, the 1940 evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France. Blu Ray
3.8
Darkest Hour (2017) 3 Stars (out of 4) Tweet A Capital Churchill By Jeffrey M. Anderson Joe Wrights Darkest Hour is just the kind of thing that pops u .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
Unfortunately for Darkest Hour, the time frame of the story offers no good opportunity to dramatize this. Chicago Reader
3.1
Its less effective in crafting a portrait of this man outside of the political and military realm. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Throw in the films pervading sense of hope and decency in the face of seemingly unstoppable fascism, and Darkest Hour is victorious in adding dimensio .. Usa Today
4.0
When we first see Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) in the wartime drama Darkest Hour hes lit like the devil in flaming red. The Times
3.5
This is the sort of performance, and the sort of Oscar Bait movie released at the end of the year in hopes of getting awards.It seems assured, given t .. Lariat
2.0
Tweet Darkest Hour Daniel Barnes By This article was published on 12.14.17 To look pensive, add a cigar. News Review
4.0
Unusually for a biopic, Darkest Hour doesnt dramatically over simplify this scenario. Radio Times
4.4
And those fearing that Darkest Hour is nothing but a dull tableau of blowhard stuffed shirts will be relieved to know that theyre in for a lively, pro .. Rolling Stone
3.5
Wright directs the film with his usual visual expertise, including clever camerawork and a lavish attention to design. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
Both performances are far less showy than Oldman, but no less perfectly attuned. Pop Matters
5.0
The hardest part for any Great Person of History biopic is convincing us the subjects were ever not destined for that achievement, that decision, that .. The Wrap
4.5
It feels alive and fresh the kind of cinema that doesnt waste a second. The Wrap
4.4
Darkest Hour would be a top notch period piece by any standard, but Oldmans performance might just make it one for the history books. News Day
3.2
Its not a performance of great depth how could it be within Wrights limited conceptual framework but its highly entertaining. Cs Monitor
4.5
Easy to admire but harder to like, Darkest Hour works better the less you know about history. Film Journal
3.0
Reflecting some of the flaws in the protagonist would have strengthened the film. Hindustan Times
3.0
Its a suitably rousing moment in a movie that should ideally have had nothing but fist pumping moments of patriotism. Hindustan Times
3.0
And at its best, this showcase for Churchills ornate verbal flourishes is rousing and satisfying. The Guardian
4.0
But this movie packs a much bigger and more effective punch, and thats down to a more ambitious scale, pacier narrative drive and the lead performance .. The Guardian
4.0
You dont lose yourself in the film the way you might like, but there is never a second in which Oldman is not riveting. Az Central
4.5
The big Dunkirk speech may be a lesson in the power of rhetoric, but in context, it sounds more like a wish cast from darkness, beating back the uncer .. Npr
4.4
Its a beautifully crafted love letter to never, never, never give up courage amid turmoil, a value that remains quite resonant. Star Tribune
3.8
It is a portrait of two very different men recognizing a shared sensibility and making it work. Q Network
4.0
Its corny, but it sort of works.Perhaps Theresa May should give it a whirl. Daily Mail
3.8
Ill be honest, Oldman hasnt been this good for a very long time.To be even more honest, hes starred in a lot of junk in the past decade. Ew
1.5
I am not certain where Gary Oldman culled inspiration to play Winston Churchill in this new cinematic equivalent of a comic book history lesson. Cinema Crazed
4.5
The movie doesnt quite extract blood, sweat, or tears, even if it does toil. Slate
4.0
Darkest Hour Allan Hunter 18 September 2017 TIFF 2017: Gary Oldman puts all the other Churchills in the shade in the latest biopic of the iconic PM Is .. Flim List
5.0
The anger tantrums seem completely natural and the tears come effortlessly. Film Inquiry
4.0
Gripping, touching, amusing and enlightening, his performance is the prime reason this film must be seen but not the only one. Empire
3.0
Ultimately the film over romanticises its subject and, in so doing, fails to illuminate the real complexities of this pivotal moment in social and pol .. Eye For Film
3.5
Suitably stylish, emerging as a career defining Oscar vehicle for Gary Oldman. Susang Ranger
3.1
It is always Gary Oldmans phenomenal performance that keeps the film airborne. Observer
3.0
The script simply doesnt help him; Churchills famed wit is barely present. Common Sense Media
4.0
Youll want to grab the closest object near you and fan it in front of you in approval just like Parliament as they too find electricity and infectious .. Flickering Myth
4.0
Darkest Hour reminds me of the old joke that would be Parliament bomber Guy Fawkes was the only man who walked into the building with honest intention .. Flim Threet
5.0
This is a story that is rarely told, and when told, rarely emphasized. Sf Gate
4.5
Apart from great performances by all the cast, Darkest Hour is also visually stunning. Book My Show
3.5
Its so cheesy that a B grade Bollywood director would have rejected it.But there is enough to enjoy here. Book My Show
5.0
How badly we need another Winston Churchill film is open to question. New Yorker
2.0
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1.9
The shot summarizes Wrights personal approach to filmmaking: deploying aesthetic flourishes to punch up sedate scenarios in a manner that too often co .. Slant Magazine
3.0
While we get little glimpse of that Britain, this is clearly Churchills finest hour, and at a time when the world is seeking leaders, this film may no .. The New Indian Express
1.5
Its the film itself that leaves you colder, in its risky gamble of restricting World War II entirely to dark corridors, basements, offices and palaces .. The New Indian Express
5.0
But this isnt just film as backdrop for a towering central performance. Washington Post
1.5
Will Britain enter into a ruinous war or submit to humiliating and most likely temporary peace on terms dictated by Hitler The New York Times
4.0
It is the same period covered in Dunkirk and Churchill but director Joe Wright invests Darkest Hour with all the intrigue and momentum of a page turni .. Express
1.8
The reason to rush to such a harsh judgement is perhaps because its so damn hard to understand the actual reason for making this film in the first pla .. The Film Stage
3.8
Its a lovely performance, and while the movie has its phony aspects, its never less than entertaining. Chicago Tribune
3.8
The world could use Winston Churchill right now, but since hes been dead 50 years a decent biopic will have to do.And Darkest Hour is a decent biopic, .. Boston Globe
3.8
Do not expect a great deal of action while watching Darkest Hour. Reeling Reviews
4.5
And its this same slant that makes Darkest Hour more challenging and even more revelatory than run of the mill awards season releases. Uproxx
2.5
This movie will be a welcome break from lectures in middle school history classes in a few years, but its pretty dry even as history lessons go for th .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Nobody with an interest in the material will often find their attention drifting.Darkest Hour remains, however, very much like something the BBC might .. The Irish Times
3.8
It has been a good year for movies related to the 1940 evacuation from Dunkirk.Combined with Christopher Nolans Dunkirk (about the actual events) and .. ReelViews
4.5
McCartens scene writing is tart and efficient, and Wright infuses the drama with unquestioned energy. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Its a broad strokes biopic, to be sure, more of a Churchill ballet than a thorough reconstruction. The Atlantic
4.5
Yet this revisionism allows Darkest Hour to convey a hopeful message that was more impactful than any of the Prime Ministers initial lies preceding Op .. Birth Movies Death
4.5
Even during the patchy proceedings, its Gary Oldmans performance that doesnt falter even for a second. Deccan Chronicle
3.0
Oldman delivers the greatest hit speeches not just with mastery of cadence but with enough raw power to make the exceedingly familiar sound fresh. Standard
2.5
Darkest Hour (5/10) by Tony Medley Runtime 125 minutes PG 13 The problem that I have with this movie is how much can it be trusted.The question is rel .. Tony Medley
2.2
Here is a film to sip tea over, rather than watch with any sense of urgency or relevance beyond the endearing performances of its cast. Coles Mithey
1.5
Darkest Hour is fine, but forgettable.You can feel the filmmakers fear of failure in every bog standard biopic scene. Pajiba
3.8
Showy role aside, the idea of Oldman as Churchill may invoke some stuffy period drama, but Darkest Hour is far from stuffy. Detroit News
4.5
Unfortunately, this particular chapter in history has been so thoroughly dramatized in recent years that many of the finest moments in Darkest Hours e .. Variety
3.0
While the Nolan film put us inside the fire and fury in fighter jets and boats, Joe Wrights film takes us through the fire and fury of the politics be .. Firstpost
4.5
Director Joe Wright and writer Anthony McCarten have created a prestige biopic about an iconic British prime minister. Firstpost
4.5
In some respects, Darkest Hour is one chapter of a sweeping cinematic tale, other pieces of which are told in this years Dunkirk and the 2011 Oscar wi .. Cnn
3.8
The film as a whole is a bit flawed, but when you put such a glorious piece of acting into the recreation of a captivating piece of history, its hard .. Aisle Seat
3.5
As a wartime drama, its serviceable; as a showcase for Gary Oldmans chameleonic talents, its a triumph. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
Oldman ... seizes upon the role of Winston Churchill the way an old bulldog takes hold of a lamb bone. He gets his teeth into it. He shakes it about. .. Nj
3.0
Darkest Hour is a stirring film and an entertaining one, and it feels inspiring at the end of a trying year. Vox
3.0
This is emblematic of a film that is too theatrical in parts, even turning Chamberlain and Halifax into pantomime villains in the process, just needin .. Hey U Guys
4.4
Yet Oldman brings a wicked wit and compassionate heart to the role, one for which he seems almost superhumanly suited for and thats really saying some .. The Star
3.8
In the wrong hands though Darkest Hour could have been a staid affair played out cinematically in a classic, but increasingly familiar style. The Play List
3.8
More visually beautiful than it needed to be, Darkest Hour is very much a film by the director of Hanna and Pan. Film Freak Central
3.0
Thats a story worth telling, and in fact its been told an awful lot in recent years. Now Toronto
4.5
The time is May 1940.Europe is under assault from Nazi forces and facing imminent defeat. Scroll
3.8
Darkest Hour will be remembered for Oldmans immersive performance more than anything else. Deseret News
4.5
For me, Darkest Hour is a story that deserves telling repeatedly; in Europes darkest hour, and Churchills finest. Urban Cine File
4.5
In doing so Darkest Hour manages to reconcile the man and the myth, and while it occasionally succumbs to hagiographic tendencies, it remains a stirri .. Film Ink
1.0
Oddly, Lily James Elizabeth Layton, a typist, is given a considerable amount of screentime, though her role is entirely extraneous.
2.0
The laughs this gets are passable, but what really sinks the scene is its wretched, contrived sentimentality. Cine Vue
2.8
There is nothing subtle about Oldmans portrayal or the burnished oak showcase Wright builds around it. Tamp A Bay
3.8
For a more convincing (if selectively edited) portrait in heroism, look no further than Darkest Hour. New York Post
5.0
A nice shot but it didnt happen Start to finish, its a fascinating companion film to Christopher Nolans recent Dunkirk and proves just as nerve shredd .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
The timing of its release makes it unlikely audiences and commentators will all respond in that same hermetic spirit. Lw Lies
3.5
But the sheer colorful brio of the direction, performances and design make for an engaging and relentlessly entertaining ninety six minutes. Abc
2.0
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1.5
Audiences will not see it as the light moment that its filmmaker seems to have intended. The Stranger
3.0
Darkest Hour is not so much a war film as a rather stagy political drama, with lots of acting and Whitehall scheming and intemperate confrontations. Independent Ie
3.5
And its the beauty of it that renders the horror all the more indelible. Stuff
4.5
Sure he might be buried under layers of prosthetics, but this is a transformative performance from 59 year old Brit that deserves all the accolades it .. Stuff
4.4
But this is no mere Oscar bait role, designed to abscond with the trophy and become instantly forgotten. Ar Kansas Online
3.8
James part in particular feels like a concession to legitimate demands for better representations of women onscreen, and as such its a half step at be .. Larsen On Film
4.5
The film has a crisp British comportmenta dutiful, cheerio resolvethat serves it quite well. Vanity Fair
3.0
Wrights efforts to break open the scripts parliamentary chamber piece fussily fail.Whether blacking out the screen around an isolated Churchill or sho .. The Arts Desk
5.0
The first glimpse we get of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour doesnt flatter him, and isnt meant to. Wsj
3.8
1 of 5 View Caption (Jack English | Focus Features) Gary Oldman plays Winston Churchill, in the biographical drama Darkest Hour, directed by Jo.. Sltrib
3.5
Darkest Hour may not be one the best movies of 2017, but it is one of the most powerful. Film
4.0
Wrights own 2007 film, Atonement, famously touched on it too.Would there be a need for this retelling Scmp
4.5
The fact that Oldman sells it so completely despite such a surface approach is practically a class in master acting itself, a reminder that the Academ ..
3.8
Theres no argument that this is a polished production from director Joe Wright. The Film Pie
4.4
As Churchill rumbles and grumbles awake, like a giant bear shaking off a deep slumber, its as if a piece of vintage newsreel footage has started rolli .. Chicago Sun Times
3.8
For all the shortcomings of this film, its a fascinating look inside the war room of a former empire considering actual surrender in the face of insur .. Movie Crypt
4.5
But the directorwho masterfully captured the agony of Dunkirk in Atonementcant resist a lordly overhead shot or a microcloseup of typewriter keys, eve .. Straight
0.0
And yet for all that telling about how it was, the film feels much more like happy fantasy than detailed history, a fond look back on the lead up to a .. Sandiego Reader
4.8
Darkest Hour is easily one of Gary Oldmans best performances to date and a genuinely inspirational film. We Live Entertainment
4.5
Maybe it translates better in print.Some of the humanizing moments feel a bit too precious. We Live Entertainment
4.8
Darkest Hour is a fascinating character piece that will leave you wanting more. We Live Entertainment
4.0
The actor also paints a picture of a stubborn man concealing pockets of self doubt; unsure to the end that the will to defeat fascism is enough. Cinemix Tape
3.8
Though Wright directs only a few scenes of pure melodrama, his interpretation of Churchills character visualized through all the mans hesitations and .. Shockya
4.0
Wrights restless camera tracks Churchills immortal words as they fly from his mind before landing on the pages of typist Miss Layton (Lily James). Thi .. Straits Times
5.0
It is a deceptively rousing injunction and a promise: Prepare yourselves. The Ringer
5.0
In Darkest Hour, Wrights charged, blustery framework pulls the audience into a distant political landscape. But his approach here is also limiting and .. Film Comment
4.5
Its a slab of delicious frosting that wants you to think its a slice of cake. Flavor Wire
4.4
It celebrates the craftsmanship Churchill employed to produce stirring, inspirational messages under great pressure and tight deadlines. Daily Herald
4.4
It resists cheap sentiment and trades it in for thoughtful, insightful emotions. Awards Circuit
1.5
Sci fi tends to be a genre that, even when it doesnt quite hit the mark, is at least vaguely intriguing, but The Darkest Hour is that rare entry that .. What Culture
4.0
Darkest Hour is a solid historical biopic, smartly contained to a few weeks in the timeline which creates tension in the story.Wright composes lovely .. Bitly
4.5
And some have even mistakenly labeled the film a conventional biopic that treads little new ground. Or Lando Weekly
2.5
Its not quite as violently tedious as 2017s other Churchill biopic, but Darkest Hour has very little to recommend it, and a smudgy center that makes i .. Alternate Ending
4.5
Darkest Hour is a study of age and power, the achieving and decline of both.But its also Churchills message of strength during struggle, fortitude in .. Lainey Gossip
3.8
Even operating under pounds of makeup required to convert the actor into the roly poly elocutionist, its easy to initially spot Oldman peeking out. Clclt
3.8
Rousing, riveting and triumphant, this portrait of a hero is electrifying in terms of the genre and the awards season rush. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Director Wright, a renowned maker of Oscar bait (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice), coats the action in the hazy ochre tint that spells H I S T O R Y, b .. East Bay Express
4.5
Despite the occasional Old Vic melodrama, Oldman lends it all an irresistible credibility. Seven Day Svt
4.5
With Their Finest, Lone Scherfig came at it with a light, romantic drama about morale raising movies. Concrete Play Ground
3.0
Portions of Wrights Atonement featured it too, but Darkest Hour limits its biopic like portrait of the British Bulldog to a turbulent test of power, s .. Rediff
5.0
Its when Churchill is at his most beleaguered that Darkest Hour spirals off into the further realms of fantasy. Bfi
3.5
However, it is the screenplay and Oldmans vulnerabilities as Churchill that makes it a piece worth watching. News18
4.5
It may be history, but Darkest Hour doesnt feel like homework. Its vibrant, thrilling, and intriguing all at once. Third Coast Review
1.5
Its a fantasy world with timely, politicized F/X, and thats what connects The Greatest Showman to Darkest Hour. National Review
4.5
Its in this regard that Darkest Hour serves to complement the Christopher Nolan directed film. Cultured Vultures
4.5
But all that is armature for sleek performances, including a portrayal of the man as funny, charming, driven, and even flirtatious. New City Film
5.0
It feels more expansive than it really is.While Anthony McCartens screenplay is well researched and filled with bold proclamations and speeches, its W .. Cinema Sight
4.5
It looks nice once or twice, but it turns out to be almost the only trick Wright exercises. Trespass Mag
3.0
Darkest Hour is but a snapshot and maybe not the one that acts as the most compelling basis for a feature film. Daily Film Fix
4.5
The pandering to modern sensibilities left me feeling insulted, and it would be enough to derail a better movie than this. Fw Weekly
4.5
Without getting too sentimental about it, Darkest Hour uses Layton as a quiet but firm reminder of how Churchills decisions affect ordinary people. Mash Able
4.4
The 59 year old Englishman disappears behind a thick mass of makeup and delivers a performance of volcanic force, colored with deeply ingrained emotio .. Am Ny
4.5
This is the problem: So much sheer competence is on display here, from Oldmans likely award winning performance to the taut screenplay that expertly d .. Washington City Paper
4.5
Darkest Hour gives us a Churchill that is sarcastic and darkly humorous, showing us the wit behind the great orator, one who had a great love for Shak .. Film Ireland
4.5
Did the world really need yet another version of Winston Churchills first few days in office With Gary Oldman portraying the crusty Prime Minister, th .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.8
And he does a masterful job of laying out the stakes without boring the viewer. Free Beacon
3.5
Gary Oldmans heavily made up and awards friendly turn as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, the latest prestige effort from English director Joe Wrigh .. Adelaide Review
4.5
Anthony McCartens screenplay and Joe Wrights direction doesnt follow the routine stepping stones of a biopic. Mac Guff
4.5
Darkest Hour isnt as great as the historical moment it depicts but Oldmans performance certainly rises to the occasion. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.8
You cant negotiate with a lion when it already has your head in its mouth. Crooked Marquee
3.8
It goes without saying that the film offers a backstory to Christopher Nolans blockbuster Dunkirk. Film Forward
3.5
Despite the heavy subject matter, much humour abounds in Darkest Hour. Cinema Express
4.5
Anthony McCartens script succeeds in weaving historical exposition with Churchills very words. Kdhx
4.5
The Bad The first hour of this film is painfully slow and fails to engage you. Times Now News
4.0
What distinguishes Darkest Hour is that its a film based on words: the three famous speeches Britains prime minister rallied the world with in 1940. Aarp
4.4
Darkest Hour is history made drama; a portrait of a leader both larger than life and utterly human. Seattle Times
4.5
The film has a lot of witty moments, and moments that can be described as simply poetic. Iol Co Za
4.5
It is a chamber biopic, in which we witness the bureaucratic decisions of a Winston Churchill who has been masterfully played by Gary Goldman, who, wi ..
4.0
These hokey sequences, along with a few other cliched ones, drag Darkest Hour down from a great film to a good one.But there is definitely greatness i .. Bbc
1.5
Whether such biopic theatricality is considered victorious or merely up your bum will depend on where youre coming from, Anglophile or cinephile alike .. Cinema Scope
1.0
A naff piece of Middle England patriotic propaganda and historical revisionism. Winston Churchills early days in office are depicted in nigh on cartoo .. Patrick Nabarro
4.5
Like its main character, Darkest Hour is a sturdy, well padded affair. Pgh City Paper
5.0
One could hardly ask for finer material from any screen biography. Leonard Mal
4.5
Director Joe Wright (Atonement) elevates the story in a visually appealing cinematic fashion, making it seem like more than just pontificating.But the .. At Home In Hollywood
1.9
This movie is so crammed with cornball theatrics and easy conclusions that it works against its own remarkable true story. Seattle Weekly
4.5
At the end its Oldmans acting that keeps us on the ride, the kind of acting which should be viewed not as a historical recreation but an entertainment .. Bangkok Post
3.5
Darkest Hour basically boils down to a film with an average execution, but with great visual appeal and a commanding performance from the amazing Gary .. The Blus Pot
1.5
Thats Darkest Hour as a whole: its staggeringly by the numbers and unremarkable when it isnt throwing the audience a bone. Film Monthly
4.4
Theres an element of comedy to Oldmans Churchill thats usually siphoned out of the sometimes stately, sometimes staid genre. M Live
5.0
Too bad the introspective and action oriented productions werent spliced together. Baret News Wire
5.0
The script and Oldmans portrayal of Churchill make the movie riveting. My States Man
4.5
Coral Pena brings just the right mix of savvy and sizzle to the part.As incongruous as the narrative seems, it all comes together in a way that largel .. James Wegg Review
2.5
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. The Cinema Phile Blog
4.5
In the end, Darkest Hour isnt perfect, but its a brilliant portrait of a consequential figure of the 20th century. Wtop
3.0
Overall, this is a solid wartime drama that stays entertaining thanks to Oldmans consistently enjoyable performance, but the direction lacks imaginati .. I News
4.5
COUNTERPUNCH, December 7, 2017 Thanks to my membership in New York Film Critics Online (NYFCO), I am the recipient of a virtual wheelbarrow of DVDs se .. Louis Proyect
4.5
There is no doubt, had it not been for Oldman and the visually stunning composition of the film, Joe Wrights prelude to Christopher Nolans Dunkirk cou .. Flavourmag
4.0
The movie has all the sets, costumes, action and violence of the war itself. Its Just Movies
4.5
Its a film that delivers you everything youd expect from it, handsomely produced, confidently crafted and risk free. NME
4.5
As Mrs. Churchill, Kristin Scott Thomas seems not to have got the memo, offering a welcome incursion of stiff upper lip briskness in too few snippets. Bay Area Reporter
4.5
Technically its brilliant, especially Kazuhiro Tsuji exemplary make up makes Gary Oldman almost unrecognizable. GlamSham
5.0
Like characters out of Shakespeare and Dickens, every great actor wants to play him. Newport This Week
3.0
Film #1 is a highly stylized art house piece full of cinematic flourishes (extreme close ups, dramatic overhead shots) and well executed set pieces th .. The Arts St L
5.0
The same could in theory be said about Oldmans performance, but in fact the opposite proves to be true. Beta La Times
4.0
Darkest Hour offers a powerful insight into one of the most vulnerable moments in WWII. Rescu
4.5
What youre hearing is disappointment; I wish Hugh Jackman could have had a better vehicle for his talents.The Greatest Showman is, alas, never more th .. Malibu Times
4.5
Stirring though the proceedings may sometimes be,Darkest Hourresists absolute immersion so that its audience will notice how much effort went into its .. Deep Focus Review
5.0
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Its OK to cry like Carrie: Showtime has officially confirmed the eighth season of Homeland will be its last. Arca Max
1.5
The movie could be better. But Oldmans turn is indeed the kind of flamboyant transformation that wins little golden men. 48 Hills
4.5
From the 4 star lead performance from Oldman to the expert direction from Joe Wright, Darkest Hour is a rousing success. AMovieGuy.com
4.5
Even during the patchy proceedings, its Gary Oldmans performance that doesnt falter even for a second. Asianage
4.5
Its hard to say the star doesnt deserve an award, but its easy to state that little else about the movie does. Wizard World
5.0
Joe Wrights tireless camera seems incapable of plunking itself down where ever you expect it to oh no hes over there, to the side, or swooping in god .. My New Plaid Pants
1.5
Saying no to the devil after walking through the valley of the shadow of death for two hours should get a bit more love. Lola On Film



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