Monday, December 24, 2007

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR




Drama
Based on a true story

BACKGROUND
Charles Nesbitt Wilson (born June 1, 1933) a former United States naval officer and member of Congress he first entered politics as a teenager by running for office in home town of Trinity.

PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Tom Hanks: Charlie Wilson, Democratic Congressman from Texas
Amy Adams: congressional aide Bonnie Bach
Julia Roberts: Charlie’s friend and Houston socialite Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman: CIA operative Gust Avrakotos

REVIEW
Although some liberties may have been taken, the movie comes across pretty much as true-to-life. Several fine performances (Hanks and Hoffman in particular) coupled with some really good one-liners makes this an entertaining outing. The rapid pace and sharp dialogue keeps you engrossed and the crisp editing makes sure things move right along.

CLASSIFICATION
for strong language, nudity/sexual content and some drug use.

FOR NITPICKERS ONLY
While soaking in the tub Charlie has a bottle of Chivas Regal Scotch perched on the edge of the tub with the label clearly in view. When the camera shifts to a close-up of him, the bottle has turned around so the label can no longer be seen. (Perhaps the liquor distributor didn’t pay enough for close-up product placement?)

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