Just finished watching The Last King Of Scotland, and thought it was an enjoyable watch, with Forest Whittaker absolutely brilliant as Idi Amin.
However I was very disappointed to read afterwards that the main character, Dr Nicholas Garrigan is completely fictional. This is a real problem for me with the film, as mixing a real life infamous leader with a fictional character in a film that is primarily about their relationship makes the whole project feel rather strange in hindsight and detracts from the power of the story.
I think I would have given the film a 9 out of 10 if it hadn't been for that strange decision.
Oh and the film needed more Gillian Anderson too, her character was really underdeveloped.
As I say though, Forest Whittaker is brilliant.
However I was very disappointed to read afterwards that the main character, Dr Nicholas Garrigan is completely fictional. This is a real problem for me with the film, as mixing a real life infamous leader with a fictional character in a film that is primarily about their relationship makes the whole project feel rather strange in hindsight and detracts from the power of the story.
I think I would have given the film a 9 out of 10 if it hadn't been for that strange decision.
Oh and the film needed more Gillian Anderson too, her character was really underdeveloped.
As I say though, Forest Whittaker is brilliant.