The Last KIng Of Scotland

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Well let me start by saying that if Forrest Whittaker takes the Oscar hen I won't be surprised, his concentrated performance of the headlong dive into insanity of the Ugandan leader is as good as anything I can remember.
The film captures the feel of the times (early 70s) as the Scotiish just become doctor heads to Uganda to have fun and do good. His innocence combined with his love of the journey he sets out on in working for Amin compares and contrasts with Amin's journey from simple country boy to military madman. Both well out of their depth.
The tension and insanity rises like in Goodfellas. Really I think its comparable to that. All it lacks is SYmpathy For The Devil on the soundtrack!
This is a powerful, draining and perhaps devastating film about power and its addiction.
If you like film enough to come here, then you will want to se it. Absolutely no doubt about it.

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Topic - The Last KIng Of Scotland - dave c 19:42:05 01/26/07 (2)

Re: The Last KIng Of Scotland - Daryl Zero 15:49:26 02/01/07 (0)

Re: I've watched that many films with Forrest Whittaker - grinagog 06:47:47 01/27/07 (0)

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