Joe Wright talented filmmakers with an interesting filmography that goes from Atonement, Pride and Prejudice, Hanna and Anna Karenina.

Brings one of the most challenging characters to be portrayed on film, Winston Churchill. A long list of actors has portrayed Churchill, From Albert Finney, Brendan Gleeson, Timothy Spall, Bob Hoskin and Richard Burton.

Churchill was a very complex character who was loved and hate for politicians in the UK and around the world. His personality and mannerism was his signature, but his thoughts and idea was the most controversial element from Winston Churchill personality.

The film Darkest Hours explores one of the most obscure and suspenseful time in the history of the United Kingdom. In 1940 the Labour Party of the UK demands the resignation of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain for been weak against the Nazi regime. Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) is chosen as the last option after others don't want the responsibility of the Prime Minister duties.

From the very beginning, he is dealing with a bad reputation due to his record at the Gallipoli Campaign in the First World War. His first words in the parliament become controversial after promising blood tears and sweet against the German government. His troubled relationship with King George VI (Ben Mendelsohn) is an addition to his conflicted actions against the war and refusal to negotiate with Nazi regime. He received support from his family especially from his Clementine Churchill (Kristin Scott Thomas) who becomes his advisor and most powerful ally.

Darkest Hours explores dramatic moments where the UK have a lack of leadership, the Dunkirk miracle where Churchill plan to rescue British soldiers from the French and the thread of a German invasion to the island of the United Kingdom. Joe Wright masterful direct a solid group of actors and delivers an excellent film, with such a unique visual style and technical appealing, from cinematography, music, editing, costume, sound, and makeup.