30 Most Hotly Anticipated Movies Still To Come In 2017 - Ranked
28. Darkest Hour
Release Date: December 24th
Billed As:
That film in which Gary Oldman really really doesn't look like Gary Oldman. Which is handy, as he's playing Winston Churchill during a crucial period in the Second World War as he is forced to decide between peace with the Nazis or fighting for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation.
Hype:
It's sometimes easy to forget that Gary Oldman's career was built on scarily transformative performances like in Sid & Nancy, Prick Up Your Ears and JFK. He carved a niche playing real historical figures, and seeing him play Winston Churchill should be amazing.
Sure, it might be a little self-indulgent, but who cares? That's what acting should be allowed to be sometimes. And the period in question should give Oldman lots to play with in dramatic terms to go along with his incredible look as the legendary politician.