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movie review: the last king of scotland
Published Mar. 2, 2008
The last 15 minutes of this movie were chilling. I found myself with my hand covering my mouth and I had no idea how long it had been there once I realized it.
You do NOT have to be a history buff to enjoy this movie, and if you're no fan of actor Forrest Whittaker, you will certainly appreciate his talents and understand why he won an Oscar for his performance in this movie.
It's really interesting to see Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, through the eyes of his personal doctor (actor, James McAvoy) who did not see him as the monster most believed him to be, until is was painstakingly clear.
I won't go into all of the details but along with massive genocide and corruptness, the movie also squeezes in a love triangle, bribery and it also makes you take a look at your own beliefs and ability to miss what's sitting right in front of you.
It's rather long, so you may have to split it into two sittings if you can't tolerate movies that are longer than two hours. But, the movie is so well-done you actually find yourself somewhat understanding Amin and may even feel a quick fleeting feeling of empathy for him, which is hard to believe, I know.
So if you're looking for a movie that moves and sometimes feels like a thriller, this is it. I think it'll be worth your time and you'll be glad you watched.
-Angela
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