The Last King of Scotland

  • 2007


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Average Rating 3.7/5
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2.0
In Macdonalds hands, The Last King Of Scotlands breakneck rush through a heady half decade of African nationalism plays like Boogie Nights: The Sub Sa .. Av Club
3.0
Yet Amin is just half the story and Whitaker, given such rich source material, carries the easier half. EW
1.0
Forrest Whittaker is (of course) great..but that doesnt mean the film is! Common Sense Media
1.5
So whats the problem A weak and silly script stretches itself too thin, chasing rambling storylines about lost dogs and striking workers. Austin Chronicle
4.0
If ever there was a film that lives and dies with its lead actor, its this one. Time Out
3.8
Provides a vivid snapshot of Uganda and a tour de force portrayal of a creature who is all the more horrifying because his evil is so recognizable, an ..
4.0
Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R Wis.) said the Justice Department needs to comply with requests for documents on the Russia probe and that he sympathized with ..
2.5
At the heart of this movie is a ferocious performance by Whitaker as the ousted Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
1.9
This isnt a history lesson, its Playing God co starring Idi Amin with Scully instead of Mulder. E Film Critic
5.0
All of this is in service of a truly astonishing screen performance. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Both an enthralling examination of a horrific time and an adrenalin filled thriller full of wry humour.
5.0
Grasp it too tightly and it will drip through your fingers; hold it too loosely and it will drop and break. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
An uneven film not entirely successful in juggling its very different tones, but...Whitakers performance is so good that it makes the picture almost i .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
The Last King of Scotland isnt for everyone, but for those who can stomach its brutality, it offers a compelling look into how such a popular leader b .. ReelViews
3.8
Forest Whitaker fervently circles a grand dining room table in a stately Pasadena home, swooping around to view the rooms layout from different angles .. Tv Guide
3.1
Unfortunately, Macdonald is not skilled enough to meld the three, and were left with increasingly absurd lurches of plot. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
Food & Drink Feature Slideshow The Real American Pie Mince pie was once inextricable from our national identity. Chicago Reader
2.0
Its a terrific performance which is sure to be remembered at years end.
3.1
The end result is an almost passable teen drama that couldve used more direction and more plot, as it is, for the most part, impossible to develop any .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
A chilling story story of how men become corrupted by power and are capable of the most horrendous evil imaginable. Lariat
3.0
Its one of the top performances of the year in one of the top films of the year. Eric Ds Nider
4.5
This is a disarming performance that makes the films final act a deeply harrowing experience. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
It is unquestionably worth seeing and if Whitaker doesnt get an Oscar nomination there is officially no justice. View London
2.0
This mostly amusing comedy flags after a while, but comes together in a wild finale. Cs Monitor
5.0
The backstory breezes through with admirable efficiency, telling accurately and in pieces what you need to know, without ever bogging down. Film Journal International ..
4.5
This is both a dramatic and a moral flaw, one that Gbolahan Obisesans dynamic direction cannot compensate for. The Guardian
3.8
In fact, Whitakers riveting and deserved Oscar nominated performance pretty much dominates almost to the point of overpowering this fictionalized dram .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.4
In a remarkably restrained piece of acting, Whitaker gives us a likable totalitarian madman whose bluster appears more amusing than terrifying. Internet Reviews
2.5
This focus on a soap opera romance illuminates the movies biggest flaw. Boston
4.0
I FACED THE prospect of Forest Whitakers much lauded performance as the Ugandan tyrant, Idi Amin, with a certain reluctance. Smh
4.5
But the film isnt unsympathetic to Garrigan, since it so clearly demonstrates the massive almost cuddly appeal of Idi Amin. Mountain X
4.5
By the calculus of the Academy Awards which favor this kind of performance in this kind of movie Whitaker is a sure bet to win the Best Actor Oscar th ..
3.1
As Amin, the actor holds every scene hes in with a kind of explosive gravity. Toronto Star
2.0
It will be interesting to see the reaction to this largely ethnocentric film in non Western countries, and particularly in Africa. Emanuellevy
4.0
And although its an effective device, the outside looking in perspective is once again unfortunately employed to simulate a white mans viewpoint of Af .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Director Kevin Macdonald brings his experience as documentary filmmaker to bear on the film, giving us a burnished portrait of Ugandas descent into he .. Q Network
4.0
But the ramping up of the storys thrillerish aspects certainly makes the film more suspenseful and cinematic. Daily Mail
5.0
Its tone is curious; its a political comedy thats not a satire and a story of mass grief thats not a tragedy. Slate
4.0
It makes for an exciting denouement to what is a commendable action film rather than astute political portrait. Flim List
4.0
Tension is high throughout and the locations reverberate with authenticity.
3.0
Its really a horror movie, the incredibly violent kind, the kind where the psychotic guy is charming and reels everyone in until theyre ruined.Creepy .. Movies
4.0
In addition to a very engaging script, Forrest Whitaker and James McAvoy amazingly express the tension and the camaraderie shared by Amin and Garrigan .. Flim Threet
4.0
A successful intertwining of fact and fiction, The Last King Of Scotland brings us one of the years best performances: Forest Whitaker as murderous Ug .. Bbc
3.0
Its a shame really, since this is the most emotionally charged performance that many people will see all year. Bullz-Eye
3.0
Without the force of Whitakers presence, Scotland is a mediocre, predictable and fitfully engaging tale. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
A smart, searing thriller with blistering performances from McAvoy and Whitaker. Like the best Graham Greene script Graham Greene never wrote. Total Film
4.0
captures the energy and exuberance of a young nation in the throes of optimism and works it into a foreboding frenzy. Calendar Live
3.0
A doctor patient relationship leads to close friendship and before long Garrigan is the very center of the dictators inner circle. Hollywood
3.0
It would seem a guaranteed Oscar nomination.As good as the movie is in so many ways, I have one big caveat. Seattle Pi
3.1
Better, thanks to Whitaker and his galvanizing portrait the film is never less than mesmerizing, which makes realizing that it could have been so much .. Movie Freak
4.5
The Bottom Line: Anyone interested in the life and crimes of Idi Amin but not up for a dreary and violent African drama may be surprised how Forest Wh ..
3.5
Eventually Garrigan understands Amins true colors and tries to escape Uganda. 7M Pictures
3.0
Whitakers portrayal illustrates Amins complexity a study on human nature, rather than an indictment. E Online
4.0
It seems certain Whitaker will get that Oscar nod for superbly conveying Amins weird mix of buffoonery and cold bloodedness. Mirror
4.0
McAvoys role may not rise to such attention but its designed by skilled hands. Varia Gate
2.5
Unfortunately, good acting doesnt make an entertaining movie on its own. Three Movie Buffs
3.8
The University of Missouri has closed its investigation of Terrence Phillips and did not find enough evidence to support allegations of rape, stalking .. Kansas City
4.5
For 150 minutes The Departed delivers a visceral punch youre unable to dodge. The Stranger
3.8
Dont let the title fool you.The Last King of Scotland takes place not in the Highlands but in Uganda, and the title refers not to some European monarc .. Christianity Today
4.5
Whitaker is astounding in this role, moving easily between the happy charm that made Amin champion of his people, and the madness that led this infamo .. The Sun
4.4
McAvoy also is very good as the young man who gets wrapped up in it all. Waffle Movies
4.0
Theres a nihilistic and unmistakeable whiff of Apocalypse Now about the last wild reel, and the carnage left over by the Israeli raid on Entebbe airpo .. Entertainment Times Online ..
4.4
The exaggerated swing of the plot from pool party frivolity to repugnance and dread intensifies the savagery of the climax.Even the movies dog tired d .. Chron
4.0
Whooping and cheering at Amins public inauguration like hes watching a band at Glastonbury, little does he know hes witnessing the birth of one of the .. The Shiz Nit
2.5
In The Last King of Scotland and through director Kevin MacDonalds contrived broad strokes, Amin is at first a sitcom character on the receiving end o .. Or Lando Weekly
2.5
Forest Whitakers portrayal of the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is enormous, mercurial, terrifying, endlessly seductive and, more simply put, one of the g .. Wsj
3.0
A shrewd commentary on misguided Western excursions into the dark continent. Guide Live
3.0
As storytelling, it could use some fine tuning, but it keeps its dark premise close to its heart at all times. Flip Side Archive
4.0
Whitakers chilling, charismatic take on Ugandas General Idi Amin in The Last King Of Scotland stands up there with the great depictions of unhinged di .. Film4
3.8
Whitaker redeems the movies significant flaws through sheer force of will and skill of performance. Denver Post
5.0
Its the movies only wink at the audience, but its hilarious, and its enough: It primes you to scrutinize Mirrens face for signs of tension between the .. Ny Mag
4.0
the character with a recognizably human complexity without soft pedaling his essential barbarity. Its an arresting performance. M Tv
4.5
Whitaker brings us close to Amin, yet he never allows us to actually become comfortable around the man. His Amin is capricious and unpredictable, a pe .. James Sanford on Film
4.4
Last King powerfully explores the duality between congeniality and brutality. Aisle Seat
4.0
We see Idi Amin through Nicholas eyes and its a shocking transformation... he starts out as the peoples hope for a brighter future and turns into the .. TheMovieChicks.com
2.0
Yet what chiefly elevates The Last King of Scotland above its modest plot construction and bestows on it a manic, sweaty intensity is MacDonalds consi .. Nicks Chager
3.8
His performance is an unpredictable force that proves unstoppable in not letting the rest of the film fail. Mid West Film Journal
3.8
A solid dramatic thriller in its own right is lifted into higher territory by superb performances, intriguing subject matter, and impressive direction Dark Horizons
3.0
Forest Whitaker makes the case for a best actor Oscar or, even better, a best actor designation from NY Film Critics Online. Compuserve
3.8
The Last King of Scotland, in its final scenes, builds to nearly unbearable violence and suspense, as Whitaker finally reveals the monster behind the .. Seattle Times
2.5
The compression of time is a stiff reminder that we are watching, after all, a movie. Film Forward
3.0
Not that John Cameron Mitchells pansexual romp doesnt earn its Xs. Cine Passion
3.0
There is surprise in Whitakers step, with a curtain of menace running beneath it. His is one of the fiercest, least predictable performances of 2006, .. Week In Rewind
3.0
Whitaker carries the film on his broad shoulders, creating a realistic and frightening portrait of one of the worlds most elusive and notorious figure .. Cinematical
4.0
The Last King of Scotland belongs to Forest Whitaker. He is the key to making this Faustian bargain work. Film Force Ign
3.8
Forest Whitaker shines in this high voltage portrayal of the maniacal and maniacally charming Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Premiere Magazine
3.5
The Trump administration this week reversed its decision to halt a $10 billion program under the Affordable Care Act, a move that will resume $41 mill .. 2 The Advocate
3.8
Whitaker is a commanding force as he navigates the line between charmer and monster. Chicago Tribune
4.5
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4.0
Whitaker portrays Amin as funny, vulnerable, tender and enigmatic all without ever letting us forget he was a maniacal monster. Brandon Fibbs
3.8
The sheer force of Whitakers performance guarantees that he remains the central focus even when hes not in front of the camera. Paradoxically, you can ..
4.5
The film belongs to Whitaker, who in a career best performance charms, rages and murders his way into the history books. San Diego Metropolitan
4.5
This is not hyperbole. This is how good Whitaker is: He actually makes you feel sorry for Idi Amin. MSNBC
4.3
Forest Whitaker gives a masterpiece of a performance, the kind of incredible acting that crosses the line into just being. Chud
5.0
This is director Kevin MacDonalds first feature film, yet along with cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, he has produced a motion picture that will be .. Sun Times
2.0
A tour de force performance by Forrest Whittaker makes this Idi Amin biopic a compelling, challenging, edgy film. Edge Boston
3.0
flamboyantly chaotic vision of Hell that certainly wont encourage African tourism Old School Reviews
4.4
Last King is a wonderful compendium of facts and greater truths. Also, a hell of a good movie.
3.0
Its truthful to Garrigans slowly stewing horror, but the film cant quite manage the strain going from a psychological study to a full blown horror mov .. English Oh My News
3.8
Whitaker shows him as a man who sees his own actions as perfectly rational. He is not a cartoon villain, but a dangerous madman... Time Of India
4.5
Forest Whitaker that is nothing less than formidable and that most likely will merit an Oscar nomination.
4.0
Its Whitaker who grabs your attention and sends chills down your spine, as he twists seductive charm into depraved power. Hes electrifying, a classic .. Democratand Chronicle
4.5
Director David Munros script (with Xander Castleton) wobbles a bit, but this portrait of an annoying kid turning into some kind of adult is well worth .. Bay Area Reporter
2.5
But its the newness of Mitchells musical accountand Rachel Chavkins gracefully dynamic stagingthat bring this old story to quivering life. Time Out Ny
4.4
Two terrific performances cap this interesting historical perspective on ruthless dictator Idi Amin. Cinema Sight
4.4
Whitaker shifts from jovial teddy bear to maniacal bull in an instant, at once displaying the intimidation and charisma of an evil but undeniably colo .. Arizona Daily Star
4.0
And yet director Kevin MacDonald (Touching the Void) makes it difficult not to become a co conspirator in Garrigans boundless naivete. The Reeler
4.4
Forest Whitakers intense, studied performance shows Amin not only as a madman responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of his countrymen, but a .. Reno Gazette-Journal
1.5
he movies emphasis on Nicholass misadventures, as if the audience couldnt get into the story of Uganda without an educated, white, middle class Europe .. Blogcritics.org
4.0
Whitaker is mesmeric as the bombastic despot, perfectly capturing his oddly comic but ultimately brutalistic nature. thelondonpaper
4.0
So often the gentle giant, Whitaker changes tack here with an intimidating display of girth and guile, mixed in with the outward signals of untouchabl .. Independent (UK)
3.0
Whitaker and McAvoy inhabit their roles so fully that the film around them transforms into a major document of 1970s cultural myopia.
2.5
Recommended for the work of Forest Whitaker alone, even if the gifted actor was restricted by a screenplay which squandered a golden opportunity to im .. AALBC.com



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