The Last King of Scotland

An interesting film - nothing like I expected. It tells the tale of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Forest Whitaker plays the President with James McAvoy as his white Scottish personal doctor and advisor (although these roles are totally accidentally acquired). It is a study in increasing insanity - Idi is triumphant in a coup against a corrupt regime, welcomed by the people - and is probably well intentioned. Rapidly he is overcome by paranoia. The doctor (Nicholas) is arrogant, naive and overwhelmed by charisma. It all goes horribly wrong. Forest is good in this film, and probably deserves the Oscar nomination, but I am concerned that here is another film (like The Constant Gardener) viewed from a white perspective. There is very little attempt to get to understand Africa - its politics or society.
My rating? 7/10