A life misunderestimated.
The story of the eventful life of George W. Bush—his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith—and the critical days leading up to his decision to invade Iraq.
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Classical in form, epic, earnest and grave.
- classical in formformally daring
- intimateepic
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- unpretentiousprestige
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- tmdb51616167on TMDB · Sep 20247/10
"W." is a film that delves into the presidency of George W. Bush, showcasing the historical significance of every individual who holds the highest office in the United States. The movie suggests that every president deserves a biography that captures their time in office, regardless of their successes or failures. Josh Brolin delivers a standout performance as George W. Bush, despite initial skepticism about his casting in the role. He effectively embodies the essence of Bush, portraying him as a somewhat goofy and party-loving figure who may not have taken his political responsibilities seriously at first. The film sheds light on Bush's journey to the presidency, depicting his struggles and personal growth leading up to the events before 9/11. It offers a captivating insight into Bush's term in office, particularly his decisions regarding going to war during his first term. Overall, "W." is a film that exceeds expectations and is worth watching for its portrayal of a complex political figure.
Read the whole review on TMDB - GenerationofSwineon TMDB · Jan 202310/10
Eeeehhhhh! I still don't know how to feel about this, and it's been a decade since I first watched it. And then there is the bias that will certainly seep through. I really hate the DNC in 2018...but in the '00's and still today, well, W. was to me what Nixon was to Hunter S. Thompson. There is literally no president I like less than W. So excuse the bias that may pop up here, I try to keep politics out of these in this insanely political age. So, on one hand (and I have been ripping into Stone lately) this is a SOLID Oliver Stone film. Unlike Snowden and World Trade Center, it actually has what you expect from an Oliver Stone film. And I can't not like that. Agree with Stone's politics or not...you go to see an Oliver Stone film because he can leave his mark on it...and this has that mark. So you can sit down and watch it and have that clear "I'm watching an Oliver Stone movie" feeling, and that is always enjoyable when you can do that. But then, it's been a decade since its release and that kind of mutes it. When it came out in 2008, W was still in office and just going to see it made you proud to be an American. Hardly any other country would allow someone to release a film crit
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Cast
- Josh BrolinGeorge W. Bush
- Colin HanksSpeechwriter #1
- Toby JonesKarl Rove
- Dennis BoutsikarisPaul Wolfowitz
- Jeffrey WrightColin Powell
- Thandiwe NewtonCondoleezza Rice
- Scott GlennDonald Rumsfeld
- Richard DreyfussDick Cheney
- Bruce McGillGeorge Tenet
- Wes ChathamFraternity Enforcer
Crew
- Oliver StoneDirector
- Stanley WeiserWriter
- Phedon PapamichaelDirector of Photography
- Paul CantelonOriginal Music Composer
- Alexis ChavezEditor
- Joe HutshingEditor
- Julie MonroeEditor
- Paul HansonProducer
- Moritz BormanProducer
- Eric KopeloffProducer
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