It will be difficult for any other actor to top Oldman this year.
There is no doubt thatDarkest Hourbelongs to its lead, she continues.
Now more than ever its essential to remember what real leadership looks like.
To be reminded that its not about easy answer.
Among Oldmans likely competition at this point are Denzel Washington (Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Read more praise forDarkest Hour, which opens domestically on Nov. 22, out of Telluride below.
Gary Oldman received a richly-deserved standing ovation.
In his remarkable career hes gone from playing Sid Vicious to Winston Churchill.
No one seems more surprised than he.
Some might say that classic Hollywood has made comeback, focusing once again on WWII.
ButDarkest Houris so much more than that.
It feels alive and fresh the kind of cinema that doesnt waste a second.
Wright has made sure every shot is indispensable.
As Churchill would say, It is the time to dare and to endure.
Pete Hammond (Deadline)As for Oldmans Churchill the only word to properly describe it is towering.
Besides, how exciting could itpossiblybe to watch another British screen legend wind up their Winnie?
No, this movie isnt remarkable for what Oldman does, but rather for what Wright does with him.
