Charlie Wilson's War (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mike Nichols
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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14 out of 20 people found this review helpful Very good movie and the acting was very good. But lets not forget Ronald Regan, Charlie didn't do it all on his own. This movie shows why we can't just walk out of Iraq, we helped rid Afghanistan ... Read More Very good movie and the acting was very good. But lets not forget Ronald Regan, Charlie didn't do it all on his own. This movie shows why we can't just walk out of Iraq, we helped rid Afghanistan of the Russians and then just walked away which led to extremist taking over the country and turning it into a basket case. Wars are not pretty or fun especially to people like us who hold life so dear but unfortunately sometimes its the only way to go,
you need a victory and going half way does no one any good and prolongs the suffering for all. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful Kudos to Tom Hanks and Phillip Seymore Hoffman. As always wonderful performances that make you care about their characters. The pace drags a bit & the obsession with "shooting down the helicopters" ... Read More Kudos to Tom Hanks and Phillip Seymore Hoffman. As always wonderful performances that make you care about their characters. The pace drags a bit & the obsession with "shooting down the helicopters" wasn't handled properly, but having watched the documentary extras on the real life heroes they portray (which I strongly recommend doing so yourself) I have grown to appreciate the movie much more. Who doesn't love a great true story? Fascinating. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 7 people found this review helpful Anyone who really wants a change in America; please see this film. Incredible (and tragically real) story; and so well acted by such great actors!. P.S. Check out "Rendition" for more awareness of ... Read More Anyone who really wants a change in America; please see this film. Incredible (and tragically real) story; and so well acted by such great actors!. P.S. Check out "Rendition" for more awareness of our need for change. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 8 people found this review helpful This movie was a disappointment. I truly expected so much more.
Tom Hanks was fine in a role that could easily be parody.
Julia Roberts was hopelessly miscast.
Loved Phillip Seymour Hoffman! ... Read More This movie was a disappointment. I truly expected so much more.
Tom Hanks was fine in a role that could easily be parody.
Julia Roberts was hopelessly miscast.
Loved Phillip Seymour Hoffman! He is dynamite in anything!
Couldn't hold my attention. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
7 out of 14 people found this review helpful Killing Soviets and stopping the Red Army was serious business. Why did the director dumb down almost all the Americans? This is a goofy version of history. Hanks and Roberts are superstars but they ... Read More Killing Soviets and stopping the Red Army was serious business. Why did the director dumb down almost all the Americans? This is a goofy version of history. Hanks and Roberts are superstars but they both blew it in this flick. Hoffman did a credible job as a CIA case officer. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
7 out of 25 people found this review helpful Sounded like my kind of movie...love Hanks and Roberts! Tried to watch this four times thus far... and *yawwwnnnnnn* Not only the worst Hanks movie ever, but worst movie I've seen since ... ... Read More Sounded like my kind of movie...love Hanks and Roberts! Tried to watch this four times thus far... and *yawwwnnnnnn* Not only the worst Hanks movie ever, but worst movie I've seen since ... shoot... can't even think of one! I think I'd rather watch Barney with my 5 y/o! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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