Tom Hanks,
Julia Roberts,
Philip Seymour Hoffman,
Amy Adams,
Ned Beatty
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Produced by Tom Hanks, written by Aaron Sorkin, and directed by Mike Nichols, this adaptation of George Crile III's incendiary bestseller tells the remarkable story of the Texas congressman whose effo... read more
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Release Date: December 21, 2007
Keywords:
war,
historical,
funny,
little,
serious,
www,
media,
average,
acted,
political,
smart,
philip seymour,
tom hanks,
seymour hoffman,
julia roberts,
Philip Seymour Hoffman,
Tom Hanks ,
Julia Roberts ,
Charlie Wilson
DVD Release Date: April 22, 2008
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January 11, 2012A smart and entertaining charisma vehicle that also happens to teach a bit of recent US history, Hanks everyman plays a goodtime, partying congressman from Texas who's drawn into supporting Afghan rebels in their fight against Russian aggression. Nice turns by all the cast (Ned ... read more
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January 4, 2012fb7018436Too bad in Americas rush to defeat the Soviets we created the Taliban, strengthened the Haqqani network and gave Pakistan the time it needed to make a nuclear weapon. Great intentions but we messed up the end game.
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August 10, 2011This political satire, based on real events of the CIA involvement in the Russian-Afghan war, mostly scores through its cast and the entertaining direction. The topic may start out a little dry, with the minor characters getting thrown in a bit randomly but once things start movi... read more
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April 25, 2011I took no sides in watching this comedy and political diatribe, as I am a peaceful person. This film is best viewed by someone of the X generation, having gone through the hatred of anything Soviet Russia throughout the 80's. The brusque animation in the dialouge kept the plot fr... read more
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January 22, 2011While the film makes the minor error at its conclusion in thinking there was some sort emotion vested in the plot, the film ends up as a fine political drama with a fair amount of comedy added in. The acting is quite good throughout, though Phillip Seymour Hoffman stands out amon... read more
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November 27, 2010A docudrama about a very interesting period of time in American history; politically, technologically and culturally; with a clear agenda to explain the current era. It can be hard to follow the fast, mumbling dialogue at times, but it's worth sticking with.
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January 29, 2010The film lacks much in the way of a strong visual style, but more than makes up for it with a sharp script, gooddirection, and a great cast who give strong performances, especially scene stealer Philip Seymour Hoffman. It's a good story, made even better by the fact that it's tru... read more
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December 12, 2009Tom Hanks. Philip Seymour Hoffman. Amy Adams. Emily Blunt. Julia Roberts. Hopefully you've already stopped reading this review, and you've gone off to watch the movie. The cast is just outstanding. Four of those people are among my favorite actors and actresses in the world, and ... read more
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October 2, 2009It?s funny, this is the history of one of the most serious turn of events effecting the world today. We all know where it?s led so far but no one knows how it?s going to end, probably badly, yet Mike Nichols has somehow demonstrated the importance and impact of this issue while g... read more
Critic Reviews
October 18, 2008
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
September 22, 2008
Christopher Orr, New Republic
[Philip Seymour Hoffman's] rumpled, cranky spy is hilarious--George Smiley by way of Jack Black--but with an edge of quiet ferocity that makes every scene he's in play a little sharper. Full Review
January 2, 2008
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
Nichols and Sorkin have made a Cadillac of a movie, a handsome, beautifully designed chassis with a powerful motor and luxurious attention to detail. Full Review
December 27, 2007
Tom Charity, CNN.com
Maybe it wasn't his fault those chickens came home to roost in the form of the Taliban, but you have to wonder: Would Nichols have given Oliver North such an easy ride? Full Review
December 26, 2007
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
It's a homerun.
December 21, 2007
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
A terrific tale of political wheeling and dealing. Full Review
December 21, 2007
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
Something doesn't smell right with Charlie Wilson's War. I'm not particularly concerned with the specific facts it has left out of its telling. But what has been left in feels compromised and dodgy. Full Review
December 21, 2007
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
It is briskly paced, nimbly acted and crisply directed by Mike Nichols. Full Review
December 21, 2007
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
The film moves along smartly despite being stuffed to bursting with details of arms deals, diplomatic ploys and political maneuvering. Full Review
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