Movie Info
Genre :
DramaRelease Date :
September 27, 2006 (Limited)MPAA Rating :
RDirector :
Kevin MacdonaldStarring :
Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, David Oyelowo
REVIEWS RATE:
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“..remarkably taut..”
by Jeremiah Kipp [Slant Magazine]
“..one of 2006's best films to date..”
by Tim Knight [Reel]
“..offers a compelling look into how such a popular leader became known as one of Africa's most vicious dictators of the 1970s..”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]
“..It has great performances, but the film offers precious little insight into Amin's mental state..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]
“..an extraordinary piece about naivete caught up short in terrible events..”
by Howie Movshovitz [The Hollywood Reporter]
“..A clever meld of fact and fiction..”
by Bridget Byrne [Boxoffice Magazine]
Review rate : B+
Reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum [Entertainment Weekly]
Reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum [Entertainment Weekly]
Reviewed by Todd McCarthy [Variety]
Reviewed by Ella Taylor [Village Voice]
Reader's Reviews
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