On the battlefield things quickly go from bad to worse. In the climatic concluding scene from “Darkest Hour,” Gary Oldman portrays Winston Churchill as he delivers his “Never Surrender” address to parliament, June 4, 1940. In spite of grave misgivings about his judgment and temperament – shared by the King and many colleagues, including leaders in his own party – Churchill becomes prime minister. Churchill, who is well known for his fierce hostility toward Hitler and Germany, is called on to head a new and more broad-based government. Following the stunning German success against British and French forces in Norway, parliament has lost faith in the ability of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to continue leading the nation. The film’s story unfolds over a few weeks in the spring of 1940. But while it’s an artistic achievement and grand entertainment, “Darkest Hour” is badly flawed history. For his outstanding portrayal of the wartime British leader, Gary Oldman has justly earned an Oscar. “Darkest Hour” – a portrayal of Winston Churchill during grim days of World War II – is a box office success, and an inspiration for jaded and hero-hungry viewers.
'Darkest Hour': Great Movie, Defective History
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