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"The Last King of Scotland" -- 4.5/5
An astonishingly well-acted adaptation of the novel of the same name. Forrest Whittaker actually made me *feel* as if I was in the presence of Idi Amin. As the movie progressed and became increasingly unsettling and then openly violent, the tension was nearly unbearable. This is not primarily an action film. It is a tragic drama that is laced with suspense.
I was surprised at the depth of my emotional reaction to the film. This was a great story about gripping, real events, and it was translated superbly into film. Highly recommended, folks!
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"What is the thing we crave most in life? The sense that someone somewhere remembers and loves us.
Even better if we love them in return. Anything can be endured if that idea holds fast." -- Martin Cruz Smith, RED SQUARE
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