The Last King of Scotland

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The Last King of Scotland gets off on a real feel-good note, with plenty of laughs and a sense of adventure. Inevitably, for a film about a brutal dictator, this can't last for ever and things get increasingly dark.

That said, it is a thoroughly watchable and enjoyable film, with some real comic moments. Both James McAvoy and Forest Whitaker are excellent, and show a real chemistry. The subject matter is heavy, but the film never becomes overwhelming; a pretty tough balance to strike.

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