Nel maggio del 1940 il destino dell'Europa Occidentale è nelle mani del Primo Ministro britannico Winston Churchill, che deve decidere se negoziare con Adolf Hitler o combatterlo, sapendo ch... Leggi tuttoNel maggio del 1940 il destino dell'Europa Occidentale è nelle mani del Primo Ministro britannico Winston Churchill, che deve decidere se negoziare con Adolf Hitler o combatterlo, sapendo che questo potrebbe significare un'umiliante sconfitta per la Gran Bretagna e il proprio imp... Leggi tuttoNel maggio del 1940 il destino dell'Europa Occidentale è nelle mani del Primo Ministro britannico Winston Churchill, che deve decidere se negoziare con Adolf Hitler o combatterlo, sapendo che questo potrebbe significare un'umiliante sconfitta per la Gran Bretagna e il proprio impero.
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- Vincitore di 2 Oscar
- 54 vittorie e 81 candidature totali
- Air Chief Marshal Dowding
- (as Adrian Rawlings)
Recensioni in evidenza
But this is nothing like I have seen before. He is so funny.
We see his ability to make jokes like never before and there is more here than just dry sarcastic references.
He keeps us in stitches. He must have told 25 jokes.
This film starts in the days when Chamberlain knows he cannot continue as prime minister, alongside the crippling uncertainty of his cabinet meetings, and through to when the entire country, as a result of his speeches, stands firmly behind Churchill as war leader.
What surprised me the most was how large a role the opposition party played in Churchill's rise to power.
Excellent supporting cast from those distinguished actors we have seen in many BBC productions and "Game of Thrones".
Ben Mendelsohn's portrayal of King George VI was stunningly well done.
A real delight at Tiff - too bad no Q&A for my screening.
It's a fascinating piece of history, there are countless films about world war two, but this focuses on the story from Churchill's point of view, how he came to power, and the obstacles he had in his way.
An incredible production, the visuals are staggering, I remember being blown away at the cinema, years later it's still as impressive.
It's a powerhouse performance from Gary Oldman, I believe he studied Churchill for quite some time, he is captivating from start to end here, he's always immensely watchable, here though, even by his standards, this was dazzling, the mannerisms, the eyes, the irascibility, it's perfect.
Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James and Samuel West are all terrific in their respective roles, the acting throughout is first rate, plenty of well known faces for you to recognise.
It's one of those films I never get bored of watching.
A classic, 10/10.
The standout in this film really is Gary Oldman, who is as deserving of an Oscar for this performance as any actor ever has been. He toed the line perfectly, giving a powerful and accurate portrayal of Churchill without it every feeling like a gimmick or impression. He quite simply was Churchill. The physical transformation was a part of this, and the costume and makeup departments should be extraordinarily proud of what they achieved, but the majority of the credit goes to Oldman himself. The task at hand for was not an easy one. Churchill's speeches that he tackled perhaps go down as some of the finest in the English language, being so recognisable and quotable, and he delivered them flawlessly. Simply tremendous from Gary Oldman.
What I also thoroughly enjoyed about Darkest Hour was its attention to detail in bringing to life the period. The costumes, sets, score and supporting cast all blended together perfectly to recreate May 1940 so finely. With this alongside Oldman's performance you will get completely lost in this film and the era, perfectly capturing the spirit of the British people at the time. This was demonstrated particularly well during a spectacular scene on the underground, which was a real highlight for the film.
The camera work in Darkest Hour also stands out as we navigate the murky and claustrophobic tunnels of the Cabinet War Rooms, which adds to the sense of the British having their backs against the wall, trapped by the Germans.
If you love history, fine acting, and accomplished cinema, look no further than Darkest Hour.
However, something is not right. If most people get their history from movies, this is concerning. It's obvious that actual events occurred with real people and what they did and said but in a movie this gets pasteurized into what smart people believe will be more thrilling, more sympathetic, more emotional. That process necessarily alters things into something that is even anachronistically rendered and therefore not in the record.
This defect occurs frequently in this movie , so it's not history but myth making. A good example is Churchill's dive into the Underground to meet the common person to steel his resolve. Now Churchill had a mixed view of the average voter, and he was a patrician, but even that aside, he did not need to take a Tube train survey to gauge opinion.
This scene is poached from Shakespeare's Henry V where the king goes among his soldiers the night before battle to hear them and take courage from their strength. Steal from the best is a good policy, but it's not history. It's Shakespearean history and that trades effect for accuracy too.
The audience is given this scene to present Churchill as an instrument of democracy; he's acting for what the people want, therefore he's doing the right thing. It's called pandering.
Well, it is just a movie.
Lo sapevi?
- QuizGary Oldman spent a year studying Sir Winston Churchill and his mannerisms before starting on this movie.
- BlooperBlackout restrictions were imposed starting in September 1939 and strictly enforced, requiring all vehicles to be fitted with slotted covers that only allowed a tiny sliver of light to be directed downwards toward the road. However, all the vehicles in the street scenes had fully exposed headlights.
- Citazioni
Winston Churchill: You cannot reason with a tiger, when your head is in its mouth!
- Curiosità sui creditiAt the end of the closing credits the Big Ben clock is heard striking.
- ConnessioniFeatured in CTV National News: Episodio datato 7 settembre 2017 (2017)
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- Budget
- 30.000.000 USD (previsto)
- Lordo Stati Uniti e Canada
- 56.468.410 USD
- Fine settimana di apertura Stati Uniti e Canada
- 175.006 USD
- 26 nov 2017
- Lordo in tutto il mondo
- 150.847.274 USD
- Tempo di esecuzione2 ore 5 minuti
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- 1.85 : 1