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W. (2008)
description written by member Zara:
Academy Award winner Oliver Stone directs an all-star cast in this satiric retrospective of the life and political career of George W. Bush (Josh Brolin), from his troubles as a young adult through his governorship of Texas and all the way to the Oval Office. Among the key supporting players are Richard Dreyfuss as veep Dick Cheney, Elizabeth Banks as first lady Laura Bush and Thandie Newton as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
| Release Date: | October 17th, 2008 |
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W. Movie Review by Zara  (4/1/2009) |
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I'm not a fan of Oliver Stone. I'm not a fan of George W. Bush. Putting those two things together and then deciding to watch a movie about a recently departed and vilely despised president is a recipe for... well, I don't know. But I will put aside those two facts and just rate the movie as a movie.
This is an actors'...
(complete W. review by Zara)
| W. Movie Review by Chris (3/17/2009) |
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As I am against the Bush Administration, I found 'W.' to be a very well made and fascinating film, on the horizon of both a comedy and docu-drama. I have always enjoyed Oliver Stone as a director, but some may argue that this film was made to early, that it shouldve been made years after Bush left the office in 2009. I...
(complete W. review by Chris)
Everything I needed to know about George W. Bush I learned from the late great Molly Ivins, and the fact that I was a Texan while he was Governor. I have no intention of rehashing his Presidency in this review. This is about Oliver Stone's movie, and my feelings about it.
There is no doubt that Stone could have been far...
(complete W. review by Movie Addict)
| W. Movie Review by Lloyd (11/2/2008) |
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Although many people have issues with Oliver Stone the man is a brilliant film maker, and the cast he has assembled here is amazing and all are very convincing. When the Oscars roll around, there will be many nominations here for this movie. Josh Brolin showed his brilliant acting skills as he always does, he is very...
(complete W. review by Lloyd)
| W. Movie Review by Steven (11/1/2008) |
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I have to say Oliver Stone's "W." is incredibly entertaining. It does not make Bush seem like an ass, but it doesn't give Cheney any justice. It chronicles the early years of George W. Bush through the time when he and the other great leaders in his administration were discussing going to Iraq because of course the...
(complete W. review by Steven)
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