50 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2017 - Ranked
34. Darkest Hour
Given his reinvention as a bona-fide A-list elder statesman, it's easy to forget that Gary Oldman's career was initially built on completely transformative performances like in Sid & Nancy, Prick Up Your Ears and JFK. He always had a particular penchant and flair for historical roles and the chance to see him grand-standing as Winston Churchill this year is a hugely exciting one.
Oldman will play Churchill on the cusp of a crucial period in the Second World War, shortly into his reign as Prime Minister and tasked with deciding on peace with the Nazis or fighting for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. Faced with enemies on all sides and a mammoth task to rally his nation, his is a story of immeasurable historical importance.
We've already seen Oldman's transformation, which is very clever, but the real appeal lies in an actor of his prowess offering substance to match the aesthetic.
Release Date: December 24th