I live down here in Panama, Central America and I rented the video "The Last King Of Scotland" and I really liked it, the way Mr.Whitaker portrays this African dictator is unique. I read about Idi Amin on local newspapers in the 70's and the only thing I regret is that he was not judged for his crimes against the people of Uganda who happen to be nice people since I had some friends at the university who were from that country. Good Job Mr. Whitaker!

I was glued to the screen from start to finish. whitaker's performance was truly one for the books.

Forest Whitaker will take home the Oscar for best actor this year. He has proven worthy of this in the past and now it's his time to collect. What a versatile intelligent actor. Even a tiny role in a film, like for example, The Colour Of Money, Forrest takes no prisoners on screen. I would love to see him work with Martin Scorcese again; perhaps one of The Departed sequels.

Great job Forrest. From Fast Times to The Last King Of Scotland. This reminds of Sean Penn's treck towards moviedom acting acheivement. There you go, you and Sean do a film together..

One last point, The Last King Of Scotland is a masterfully executed film. It is one of the most rivetting films I have seen in years and one of the most realistic. How hard must it be to capture the charm of madman? How hard must it be to portray a leader most of us know little about? Perhaps Forrest can answer those questions in interviews after he picks up his Oscar.

Absolutely riveting movie. If Forest Whitaker isn't voted the Best Actor for this performance this year...then Hollywood may as well stop handing out the Oscars. His portrayal of Amin is chilling and believable. This movie captures the essence of madness. Kevin MacDonald also deserves the Best Director Oscar for this achievement. Jay P...Virginia Beach...VA

While stationed in Ethiopia, I visited Uganda just two weeks prior to Amin's dream of disposing of all non-Ugandans'. I rented a VW beetle and drove from Kampala to Murchison Falls and returned to Kampala. Had I known what was going on , I would not have taken that trip as it was a dangerous tiime to be there. I knew from talking with people, particularly, Asians, who ran most of the enterprises, that something bad was brewing in the country. In addition, nothing was running well...Hotels, transportation, restaurants, and factories were all affected by the Amin nationalization of business establishments...He was truly an uneducated idiot a degenerate and nasty. Thousands were slaughted by this son of a B! The movie really bothered me as it broght back many bad memories we lived through. I did not depart Ethiopia until Haile Selassie was arrested and confined in 1975, when Americans were asked to depart. Forest Whitaker did a marvelous job of portraying Amin and deserves the Academy Award.

I've always enjoyed Mr. Whitaker's work. Today I'm stunned by it. Is he the best actor in Hollywood today? Maybe so.

Forest...you are a class act...definitely an Oscar worthy performance...congratulations on the Golden Globe...a quality actor and a quality man

- Parke

When I entered a competition for Cinema Europa I thought it was about the real last King of Scotland or similar...

I have just won two tickets to advance screenings here in Melbourne, Australia.

My daughter said it was about a Ugandan dictator and civil war in the trailers. She thought it looked very nasty.

I told her I grew up with all the reports of Idi Amin and our horror over his behaviour.

Was it terribly violent? It is MA 15+ here so hopefully it isn't too graphic.

asheeka

The title of the film is misleading, for i am the last King of Scotland!
King Joe of Scotland...(seriously i can't wait to see it it looks great)(oh and my boss hasn't stopped raving about it so i wanna see what all the fuss is about)

just read comments etc and seen trailers, wow cany wait to see movie now.

Forest Whitaker deserves the Oscar for this movie. It was awesome. It left me speechless. Great Movie.

To all the folks who can't find the film, try a new search now that the Golden Globes are over. It had been released, then pulled from theaters here in Ct. and some of us complained a lot. Now it's been re-released and in major theaters, not just art theaters. Try, try again - it's worth it!

Cool! It's here In Memphis now. Hopefully Nationwide in more theatre's:

copy and paste this link if you live in U.S. and you can put your zip
and see local places showing. Awesome! Gotta run show starts in an hour.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Last-King-of-Scotland/dp/B00005JP5V/sr=1-1/qid=1169250311/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-7717752-6592856?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

I too was very much looking forward to seeing this film AND STILL AM.

I guess I'll have to wait for DVD. I live in Memphis TN but was unable searching 250 miles out to find a theatre showing it last year when it did its run. This happens on films I want to see quite a lot. It seems mostly only goof ball comedies, slasher films or large Hollywood productions make the main local theatres and any film with a hint of story, substance or drama if they show at all are in a small theatre somewhere for a few days to a week and easy to miss or not be able to schedule to catch. Thus often having to wait 8 months to a couple of years for video availability.

From the trailers Forest Whitaker and the whole cast look like they put together an Excellent presentation. I would have thought with some of the stars in it and the story it would have had more showings. I hope all profit well when it's available for purchase and broadcast.

is the movie still showing i wanna watch the last king of scotland

Not sure why we didn't see this movie in the Midwest (Chicago). I for one was excited after seeing a few trailers for the movie during previews. The problem is the movie never came to a major theater near me. I find it hard to believe here in Chicago The Last king Of Scotland never graced our theaters. What happened? Is it going to be re-released in the U.S. ? From my research it appears it had a very limited release nationwide here. Why is that?

I do community theatre in Atlanta, GA and am often compared to "looking" like you man - - - that's cool....but I want to be compared to ACTING like you. Great Job Sir! and Congratulations!

James Winfrey
The Sweet Auburn Theatre Company
Atlanta, GA

I've known Forest since grade school in Compton, Ca., and at our sixth grade graduation he ask me "what do you want to be when you grow up?". I really didn't know the answer but I think I said a telephone man, or something like that. Forest said "I'm going to be an actor", I'm pretty sure I laughed but who's laughing now? Forest I'm so happy and proud that you acheived your dream of becoming and actor, an not just any actor, one the the best actor's. Congratulations on winning the Golden Globe award and all of your other accomplishments. Your friend ,Carl Aubrey Flowers.

Those who take the knife, whose end will end with knife look at the end of idi amin.

Am so glad to have taken part in this movie as an extra, Forest is a true star,all the terrible things that happened before can not just be erased out of peoples minds but my country is a great place and very peaceful, just cant wait to watch the movie

Congs Forest !! We love you ! Great perfomance and lots of love from Uganda for the GG tribute.

I'm going to Uganda this summer to help build houses with habitat for Humanity! Is it a good idea to watch this film??

I was born and brought up in Uganda and was deported by Idi Amin soon after I graduated. It is the best thing he did to me. My life has changed for the better and I cant thank him enough though I condemn him for slaughtering my class mates I left behind in Mbale, Kampala, Jinja and Gulu. He was a true basted.Why was he allowed to get away just like Mugabe ?Wish someone could write a blank cheque to Israelis to sort this out.Bob Pattni of Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

I was born and brought up in Uganda and was deported by Idi Amin soon after I graduated. It is the best thing he did to me. My life has changed for the better and I cant thank him enough though I condemn him for slaughtering my class mates I left behind in Mbale, kampala and gulu. He was a true basted.

Saw the film last night and it was awesome. The whole cinema was left stunned and silent at the end, do not watch before you go to bed!

Well worth watching. Gavin Silvey

its about my country ant i cant wait to watch it.. i shouldnt expect it to be rediculous

The movie DID make it into the black community.... I live in one and saw the movie there. Keep on top of your local newspaper and community papers to learn about upcoming events. It's not the kind of event that you'll see advertised on television. Also, support the local theaters in your community that show independent films.

I personally prefer to look at Forest Whitaker's "own" as the world of other actors and artists - and I'm sure many have seen this riveting film, and experienced his amazing performance. The movie is basically an independent film, and its audience will demographically reflect audience stats for independent films generally.

What theatres are showing this movie in San Diego CA?

I would like to see THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND but I do not know where it is showing. I was ill and kept up with it the last two weeks, now I don't see it this week in the Sunday Calendar and since I am better, I wamt see the movie. Thanks for explaining why the title is so called, and thanks for showing some clips. I will report my comments on the movie as soon as I view it. Please get back to me as to where I can find it showing. It was at Magic Johnsons Threatres last week or so, but now I don't see it at all.

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I so badly wish to see this movie, but nowhere in Charlotte, NC is it playing. At this point I will travel to see it. Some one tell me where it's playing, please. Leave a messahe on the board, i will find it.

Forest Whitaker was awesome in this movie. He definitely deserves an Academy Award for that sterling performance. Magnificant. Trinidad

I'm sure Forest was breathtaking but many of his own will never know. At least not until after the Academy Awards for this year.

The movie was released in selected theaters. This movie did not make it in many black communities.

Can anyone explain that?

Forest Whitaker was breathtaking. He deserves the Academy Award for his performance. E. Scholl