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My watchbook: "The Last Dictatorship"
Laila 2022-03-21 09:01:31
In fact, this film should be translated as "The Last King of Scots" according to the original English text. The clever domestic translator changed the title of the film without authorization this time. It seems to be more relevant and more gimmicky. . The name "Last Dictatorship" itself is a spoiler. The plot of the film is quite satisfactory, the narration is not very smooth, and there are not as many heavy-handed pictures as expected, but Forest Whitaker, the black actor who plays the Ugandan tyrant Amin, makes the whole film alone. become very nice. This movie is like Whittaker's personal show. From the very beginning of his role as Armin, all the brilliance is concentrated on him. And the last tyrant with charismatic personality is impeccably performed. Sometimes listening to his provocative speeches, not only the Scottish doctor in the film, but also the audience are often fascinated, as if seeing a demon coming into the world. . In the 2007 Academy Awards competition for Best Actor, Whittaker eclipsed another big hit Leonardo DiCaprio with this role and became the fourth black actor in Oscar history. In my opinion, he deserves it.
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The Last King of Scotland quotes
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Sarah Merrit: I hope you don't mind me saying this, but, you seem an unlikely candidate for this kind of work.
Nicholas Garrigan: Why, 'cause I don't wear socks and sandals?
Sarah Merrit: Touché.
Nicholas Garrigan: I still want to make a difference, you know.
Sarah Merrit: Really?
Nicholas Garrigan: Yes, really. Want to have fun, too, though. Bit of adventure. Something different.
Sarah Merrit: That's a lot of things.
Nicholas Garrigan: Is it?
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Idi Amin: You see, Jonah? This is the sort of man a president needs around him. Someone who is not afraid to speak his mind.