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Posted inFilm Reviews

Historical Hit: Gary Oldman’s Performance as Winston Churchill in ‘Darkest Hour’ Is a Triumph

In what amounts to a much-wordier companion piece to Dunkirk, Gary Oldman disappears into the role of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. The movie starts shortly before Churchill takes over as prime minister—a controversial choice to lead who is facing a lot of opposition, including a skeptical King George VI (brilliantly played by Ben Mendelsohn). […]

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