Darkest Hour

LOGAN ***1/2
The new Joe Wright movie focuses on the first month of Winston Churchill's prime ministry, and man, what a movie it is.  The clear star of this film is Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, who gives quite possibly the best performance this year.  Not only is the makeup impressive on him, but his raw, emotional performance grabs you by your collar and demands attention.  The other actors do good as well, the music is captivating, it is shot incredibly well and for the most part, it is paced very well, despite a couple of slow parts. It's interesting, it's technically well-made, it's one of my favorite movies this year.

BRYCE ***
CHASE ***
LANDON ***

BANGERANG SCORE: ***