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Just finished watching this movie. McEvoy is gritty and wonderful as the rather innocent young doctor, but Whitaker is truly frightening. I found myself sinking back into my chair during his truly intimidating moments! A well deserved Oscar for the portrayal of a truly brutal misguided man. I'm very pleased he died in exile!One line in that movie will stay in my mind.."I'm sick of the hatred" watch for that. An ugly movie in many ways, but one to be seen by everyone.
brutal and horrific McAvoy gives a solid performance as Nicholas, but Whitaker deservedly steals the spotlight with his chilling and unforgettable performance in his role as Amin. At first you can see how one might be charmed by the charismatic personality of Amin, but as the story unfolds you can see how unremitting fear and paranoia dismantle his character and his relationship with the young Scotsman. (4/5 stars)
This movie has a great story including a non-fictional character in fictional world with other fictional characters. Forest Whitaker's performance is unique and portrays his character extremely well. To some, his character was a peoples' hero. To others he was a monster and even a cannabal. Overall just really a great movie. I still watch is monthly.
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Every actor in this film was terrific. After hearing the story of this dictator you will need a shower, but it's worth watching! James MacAvoy (probably not how you spell his last name) was great. He's a really good up and comer. One to watch.
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Don't sleep with the President's wife - that's definitely one lesson you could take away from this film. I found myself really getting in to this movie almost in the way you watch a horror movie - watching the main character make idiotic blunder after idiotic blunder, trying to warn him against his mistakes through the tv glass...and he just doesn't listen. The downward spiral plot was predictable but that really didn't take away from the story at all. The acting was extremely convincing and knowing that it was based on true historical occurances made watching the events that much more horrifying.If you haven't seen it yet you Must Go rent it and watch it.
