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W. (2008) Reviews

W. (2008)
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Josh Brolin stars as George W. Bush in this Oliver Stone biopic that traces the head of state's rise to power from a privileged alcoholic to a born-again Christian whose belief in religious destiny helped move him to the top ranks of political power. Co-written by Stanley G. Weiser, Bush is produced by fellow Stone collaborators Moritz Borman and Jon Kilik, with Elizabeth Banks co-starring as the first lady, James Cromwell as the elder President Bush, Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush and Richard Dreyfuss as Vice President Dick Cheney. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

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Starring:
Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, (more)
Director(s):
Oliver Stone
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Penny and David C.

I was told this was a fair and unbaised attempt to tell Bush's story... didn't really believe that, and it is absolutely not true. That aside, the movie was boring, and horribly acted. Couldn't bring myself to finish it. I wanted to see this portrayal to learn some facts about his presidency, but honestly couldn't sit through such a poorly produced movie - Stone's worst!

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CHRISTINE C.

I thought I would enjoy this movie because I really hate George Bush and think he was an idiot. I thought I would enjoy a slanted telling of his life that points out the large amount of stupid things he did. But, this movie felt really forced and manufactured. If you like Bush you'll hate this movie. If you hate Bush you still won't like this movie. It's just not very good. They didn't even cover the contested election of 2000. How can you just skip over that?

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David S.

one of the worst movies I have ever seen, horrible on all counts

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Barbara Jean L.

This was so long and boring. Did W really call his father Pappy? And most of the scenes showed W talking with food in his mouth. It was an awful movie.

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Alexander V.

Good movie about George Bush family.

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Jon S.

Really? So forced...I didn't vote for the guy but these forced liberal views just sicken me and push me to the right. And it was boring in the process!

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Theresa K.

It doesn't make sense that a movie about George W. Bush would not include 9/11, why it happened, and what George W. did about it. That was a pivotal moment in our history and certainly deserved a few minutes in a movie about the person who had to console the nation. Let's not forget that's why we have a war on terror, not all the stuff that was blamed for the war in this movie.

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Carl J.

i thought the movie was good

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Jo Carol H.

was ok, acting excellent by Brolin, really showed how stupid Bush is.

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Abbe A.

Given the subject, it was a little hard for me to watch. But it did succeed in humanizing one of the biggest assholes of all time. Depressing though given the fact that his stupidity put this country in the deep hole we are now attempting to dig ourselves out of. Brolin is excellent and sometimes you almost think it's the real idiot.

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    Penny and David C.

    I was told this was a fair and unbaised attempt to tell Bush's story... didn't really believe that, and it is absolutely not true. That aside, the movie was boring, and horribly acted. Couldn't bring myself to finish it. I wanted to see this portrayal to learn some facts about his presidency, but honestly couldn't sit through such a poorly produced movie - Stone's worst!

    Yes   |   No

     
    CHRISTINE C.

    I thought I would enjoy this movie because I really hate George Bush and think he was an idiot. I thought I would enjoy a slanted telling of his life that points out the large amount of stupid things he did. But, this movie felt really forced and manufactured. If you like Bush you'll hate this movie. If you hate Bush you still won't like this movie. It's just not very good. They didn't even cover the contested election of 2000. How can you just skip over that?

    Yes   |   No

     
    David S.

    one of the worst movies I have ever seen, horrible on all counts

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