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Tom Hanks Won the War but Lost My Vote
a Tom Hanks fan, comedy fan, love chick flicks, a fan of engaging movies, apt to fall asleep in the movies, one who doesn't get it a lot
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DEC
25
2007
I'm not a great movie reviewer and only review movies when they are really popular and/or I feel strongly about the movie. Since I feel differently about Charlie Wilson's War than most people I wanted to share my thoughts.
A Closer View
Charlie Wilson's War is based on a true store and is considered a political satire. Would I have looked at the movie differently if I had known that's what director Mike Nichols and writer Aaron Sorkin had in mind? No I'm sure not. There is one telling fact for me that determines the rating scale I give a movie and that's whether it engaged me which is tied into whether I want to go to sleep. Charlie Wilson's War neither engaged me and I really did not only want to fall asleep but I did nod off for a moment or two.
The cast of Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts brought us to see the movie. In my view this was one of Tom Hanks' weakest movies although his accent was good. I felt actually bad for Julia Roberts. After recently watching a segment about older woman getting into television where they have more opportunity (yes Julia is "older") and get meaty roles, we have the beautiful and talented Julia Roberts, also with a good accent, in less than a supporting actress role in spite of her 2nd billing in the credits. In fact Charlie Wilson's (Tom Hanks) assistant, Bonnie Bach, played by Amy Adams, had more screen time and a role that was, in my view, better suited to a female actress than that of Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts).
About the movie without any spoilers
Charlie Wilson's War is about a womanizing politician who is able to change the world during the 1980s. Joanne Herring is very rich and Wilson's on again off again lover. I understand this is a satire and at times was supposed to be funny but this is my review. I thought Herring to be a ridiculous character and don't agree with the positive press the movie is getting. I thought the movie somewhat convoluted which is why it put me to sleep.
Other information
97 minutes
Rated R for nudity and language
Jo's Viewpoint
3.5 stars and I'll recommend it for those who like satire.
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Charlie Wilson's War is recommended by Jo
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