Gary Oldman’s Oscar win on Sunday for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour” is a triumph for a versatile actor more used to playing villains and rogues than heroic statesmen. Oldman is known for his signature “big” acting — a very physical, over-the-top style developed for the stage, used to great effect for his villainous cinema characters and retained for other roles. His portrayal of Churchill in “Darkest Hour” had already landed him the best actor Golden Globe — and the Oscar, which comes on his second nomination, now seals his reputation as one of the finest actors working today. “I would just like to salute Sir Winston Churchill, who has been marvelous company on what can be described as an incredible journey,” Oldman told the Oscars audience on Sunday. Previously, he had said he welcomed all the accolades, but that the greatest reward was receiving approval from Churchill’s descendants.

Source: The Guardian March 05, 2018 04:38 UTC