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The Last King of Scotland (Widescreen Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543407201
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 20
Label: 20th Century Fox
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed),
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
MPN: 2240720
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 17, 2007
Running Time: 123 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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Editorial Review:
As Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Forest Whitaker gives "one of the greatest performances of modern movie history" (Wall Street Journal) one that the Associated Press calls "nothing short of Oscar® worthy." This is Amin's incredible story as seen through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) a young Scotsman who becomes the volatile leader's personal physician due in part to Amin's unexpected passion for Scottish culture - Amin even proclaims himself "The Last King of Scotland". Seduced by Amin's charisma and blinded by decadence Garrigan's dream life becomes a waking nightmare of betrayal and madness from which there is no escape. Inspired by real people and events this gripping suspenseful stunner is filled with performances you will never forget.System Requirements:Runtime: 121 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 024543407201 Manufacturer No: 2240720
As the evil Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, Forest Whitaker gives an unforgettable performance in The Last King of Scotland. Powerfully illustrating the terrible truth that absolute power corrupts absolutely, this fictionalized chronicle of Amin's rise and fall is based on the acclaimed novel by Giles Foden, in which Amin's despotic reign of terror is viewed through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a Scottish doctor who arrives in Uganda in the early 1970s to serve as Amin's personal physician. His outsider's perspective causes him to be initially impressed by Amin's calculated rise to power, but as the story progresses--and as Whitaker's award-worthy performance grows increasingly monstrous--The Last King of Scotland turns into a pointed examination of how independent Uganda (a British colony until 1962) became a breeding ground for Amin's genocidal tyranny. As Whitaker plays him, Amin is both seductive and horribly destructive--sometimes in the same breath--and McAvoy effectively conveys the tragic cost of his character's naiveté, which grows increasingly prone to exploitation. As directed by Kevin Macdonald (who made the riveting semi-documentary Into the Void), this potent cautionary tale my prompt some viewers to check out Barbet Schroeder's equally revealing documentary General Idi Amin Dada, an essential source for much of this film's authentic detail. --Jeff Shannon
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - better than the book
Orson Welles had a theory that bad books make good movies, and The Last King of Scotland proves his point: from a clunky and ham-fisted novel comes a quite dazzling film, mostly notable for its great acting. It may not be a genre-defining masterpiece, but it's engaging and often beautiful. Even the soundtrack (which is mostly Nigerian, but that's besides the point) is exciting. Definitely a case when it is better to have seen the movie than read the book!
Rating:  - Forest Whitaker Takes Home The Crown!
"The Last King of Scotland" is a grim masterpice based off of the best selling book, which went a little bit differently.
WARNING POSSIBLE SPOLIERS
A young and very naive doctor recently graduates from medical school, and his dad is being hard on him. To get away from his idiot dad, Nicholas Garrigan (Played by James McAvoy), goes to the last place on earth anyone would want to be other then the USSR, Uganda! When he gets there he frolicks with the female natives, makes ... Read More
Rating: - Absorbing tale of corruption and evil....
Forest Whitaker gives a thoroughly believable performance as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in this movie. James MacAvoy as the protagonist Nicholas starts as an idealistic doctor aiming to help treat villagers. Through happenstance, he becomes acquainted with Amin and is bit by bit drawn into his spider web.
Making small concessions at first, Nicholas realizes he is compromised ethically and becomes desperate for a way out of Amin's coterie and a way out of Uganda. His problems extend ... Read More
Rating: - The Last King of Scotland
I enjoyed watching this dvd and felt the persona of Idi Amin was well portrayed. Having lived in Uganda prior to and during his "reign" I can say it is a true to life portrayal of the man!
Rating: - Something Wicked This Way Comes
Forrest Whitaker can do anything. His portrayal of the sweet and gentle Nate Pope in Phenomenon is never far from my mind since I religiously watch that movie about once a year. His General-President Idi Amin, homicidal Ugandan leader during the 1970s - is alternatingly, exhaustingly charming and terrifying, endearing and repulsive.
I didn't even recognize Gillian Anderson at first. Kerry Washington was interesting as Kay Amin, one of the President's wives. And the questions the film ... Read More
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