Film2006123 min

The Last King of Scotland

Name: The Last King of Scotland
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006
Duration: 123 min
Cast: Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington

Taste attributes: dramabiographyhistoricalslowheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy

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"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous."

Boxlist takeRealistic and heavy: a rough-edged drama, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

7.5/10

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Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it
Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it

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Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
Style & visuals: Gritty, where this profile leans balanced style & visuals

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Synopsis

Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.

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