charlie wilson's war

This morning, in an effort to keep seeing Oscar-nominated films (a goal I am failing miserably at this year!), I went to check out CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR. Philip Seymour Hoffman most definitely deserved the supporting actor nod, and I enjoyed the movie as well. Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) is a Congressman from Texas who doesn't do much except party, sleep around, and acquire favors. One of the women (Julia Robert) who supports his campaign has taken to a cause, to get the Communists out of the Middle East, and so helps get the ball rolling on what would be the biggest covert military action in the history of the US. With a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, the script is funny, biting, and fast. With a great supporting cast led by Hoffman, and including Amy Adams and Emily Blunt, the story moves along. This is an interesting story (and based on a true one) that takes a brutal look at war, the good, bad and ugly, and doesn't hesitate to show the disturbing images of war. The movie is well-made, interesting, and will leave you unsettled.

Final thoughts: One to see, and to ponder after the credits role.

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