Dave Hackman
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A young Scottish man Nicholas Garrigan chooses to go to Uganda to work for a medical mission as a doctor. Once there he becomes highly recruited by the outspoken leader Idi Amin. Idi who talks a good game about how he is trying to do everything he can for his people begins to show something very different as time progresses and difficulties arise.
I think it’s safe to say that this is a must see for 2006. The story was presented in such an easy manner that little effort is required to absorb what is going on. It should appeal to those who rarely stray from the action scene. I’m not putting it down for this because in this film its better to just focus on the characters or should I say Whitaker and allow the energy to keep moving rather then slowing down the pace to concentrate on political details.
Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin has enough energy and charisma to drive you to the final credits without any yawns or glances at your watch. His performance is easily the best thing going for this movie and I couldn’t imagine what this film would’ve been without his performance. The truly scary part about his character is how quickly he can go from making you feel very welcomed and loved to the absolute shaking fear that you may be executed right where you stand.
The young Scottish doctor played by James McAvoy is whom the story is told though. He did a decent job especially in latter scenes were the tension was ratcheted up. He definitely stood out in a crowd. His slight cocky attitude helped overcome his boyish looks.
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I think it’s safe to say that this is a must see for 2006. The story was presented in such an easy manner that little effort is required to absorb what is going on. It should appeal to those who rarely stray from the action scene. I’m not putting it down for this because in this film its better to just focus on the characters or should I say Whitaker and allow the energy to keep moving rather then slowing down the pace to concentrate on political details.
Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin has enough energy and charisma to drive you to the final credits without any yawns or glances at your watch. His performance is easily the best thing going for this movie and I couldn’t imagine what this film would’ve been without his performance. The truly scary part about his character is how quickly he can go from making you feel very welcomed and loved to the absolute shaking fear that you may be executed right where you stand.
The young Scottish doctor played by James McAvoy is whom the story is told though. He did a decent job especially in latter scenes were the tension was ratcheted up. He definitely stood out in a crowd. His slight cocky attitude helped overcome his boyish looks.
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