The Darkest: Hour

" The Darkest Hour " is a phrase that carries historical, cinematic, and narrative weight. Most commonly, it refers to the , though it also encompasses a specific World War II era and a ubiquitous literary trope . 1. The 2017 Film: Darkest Hour

Directed by Joe Wright and starring Gary Oldman in an Oscar-winning performance , this biographical drama focuses on first few weeks as Prime Minister in May 1940. Trope Talk: Darkest Hours The Darkest Hour