Charlie Wilsons War

  • 2007


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Average Rating 3.4/5
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4.5
An all time great director, Hollywoods hottest screenwriter, and a pair of the worlds biggest movie stars teamed up to make a movie about diplomacy, p .. The National Interest
3.0
Charlie Wilsons War is a journalistic satire of realpolitik in which our jerry rigged alliances, which looked strategic at the time, end up biting the .. EW
3.0
But hold the box office receipts: While Charlie Wilsons War manages to make intricate Capitol Hill and international relations maneuverings fun, its a .. Common Sense Media
2.5
But if the films lack of real bite or requisite splashes of genuine acid keep it firmly in the limited bounds of slightly old fashioned, liberal heart .. Time Out
2.5
As for the nuts and bolts of political strategy, Nichols navigates them as prosaically as he did in his last treatment of a sybaritic pol, the trivial ..
3.0
Its not about men of virtue doing the impossible, but men of flaws doing the doable, but just barely.
4.5
This outrageous tale of 1980s era good corruption, apparently largely true and all the more outrageous for that, might be the perfect antidote to toda .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
This is a visually and emotionally soft affair, and the material calls for something with far sharper edges.
3.0
The swiftness of the interplay is a saving grace often when the picture needs it the most, arming the actors with pointed, witty retorts that heighten .. E Film Critic
4.0
Consider it West Wing Lite, with some of Hollywoods finest at the helm. E Film Critic
4.4
You may find better films that deal with the precursors of our present blowback in the Middle East, but you wont find many more entertaining. E Film Critic
4.0
Imagine getting a fascinating, if unsettling history lesson while watching a Judd Apatow comedy like Knocked Up, and thats how Charlie Wilsons War unf .. E Film Critic
4.0
An often hilarious political satire that tells a story so bizarre and unlikely that it comes as no surprise to discover that most of it is indeed true E Film Critic
3.8
Just two things are missing from the movie, and theyre enough to keep it from greatness. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
The last shot of Wilson, in particular, beautifully illustrates the sharp regret of a man who can see the future and doesnt like it one little bit.Ext ..
3.0
Its kind of a mess.The film does touch on a few hot button issues though, if only briefly. Cinema Blend
3.8
That those arms would end up in the hands of the Taliban is a note of irony barely mentioned in the film. Ny Daily News
3.8
Charlie Wilsons War takes a kernel of truth and roasts it into a popcorn movie. Theres terrific fun to be had, and much wry comedy too. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Charlie Wilsons War tells its tale briskly, almost merrily.This is not a sober history lesson, but a political comedy laced with sex (party girls in l .. Philly
3.0
Its a clever, funny, and fast paced satire with a very inventive screenplay by Aaron Sorkin based on a bestseller by George Crile. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Purely as popular entertainment, the picture snaps and crackles with colorful characters and droll dialogue, and on that level alone its enormous fun. One Guys Opinion
3.0
Its not a very convincing assessment, but its what the filmmaker leaves us with in this crowd pleasing and gentle spoof of the behind the scenes look .. Sover
4.4
Its a curious thing.Whenever this much talent is assembled for a motion picture, the result inevitably seems to be a letdown. ReelViews
3.8
Mike Nichols zesty adaptation of George Criles best selling book tells the incredibly strange but mostly true story of Charlie Wilson, a scandal prone .. Tv Guide
2.5
Nichols peppers the film with sex, beautiful women, booze and smoking, in a desperate effort to make it seem subversive and carefree, but its all too .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
The film takes its time establishing Wilsons quirks as a casual alcoholic, an unapologetic womanizer, and a smart man with a laidback charm that makes .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford In the early 1980s Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) was a congressman from Texas famous for his appetite for booze, coke and w ..
2.5
Despite that, however, Wit is incredibly moving and features what is perhaps Thompsons finest performance. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
The film fizzles out then, and the hand wringing about what we ought to have done post war feels tacked on.Either explore it in depth or leave it out. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Nichols zeroes in on his actors strengths, with the result that performances seem utterly effortless; Roberts especially has never seemed less like a .. News Review
4.0
These kinds of scenes make the film both thrillingly brainy and hilariously inventive. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
However, the star of the show is Hoffman, who steals every scene and delivers the sort of performance that is certain to net him a Best Supporting Act .. View London
3.5
The way its been done here, its a success story without a punch line. Cs Monitor
3.8
A feel good comedy about a covert US effort to fund resistance to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan New York Post
4.5
Nichols and Sorkin leave us smiling, flush from the witty script and fast paced direction.They tack on a cautionary ending, but in this film, public p .. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Still, it is a mostly amusing film that features smart performances and even smarter dialogue. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.4
What a treat! Charlie Wilsons War is the perfect Christmas present for thinking moviegoers. Internet Reviews
4.0
When Charlie Wilsons War is on target pretty much every time Tom Hanks and Philip Seymour Hoffman appear on screen together its a really enjoyable mov .. Az Central
2.5
As with Sorkins better TV writing, this tale has a slick surface that Nichols and the actors have a good time treading. Boston
4.5
Quite the opposite, this is one of 2007s most accomplished films. Mountain X
3.8
The story, with its cast of blinkered American do gooders meddling in a Third World mess they dont fully comprehend, is timely, interesting stuff.But .. Star Tribune
4.5
As brisk and frothy as it is, it can be a sneaky lesson in realpolitik.
3.8
Thats because its the only one that seeks to entertain rather than preach, and it crucially shows America actually winning on the world stage, even if .. Toronto Star
2.0
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3.0
However, maybe its just me, but I didnt feel exactly comfortable with this movie. Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
Ant Man and the Wasp Like its predecessor Ant Man (2015), Ant Man and the Wasp benefits substantially from its relatively low stakes. Q Network
4.0
Its storytelling verges on the slapdash, and its vision of politics as a game of personal brinksmanship can ring sentimental and shallow. Slate
4.0
As a slice of history its compelling and it seems quite aware of its limits. Eye For Film
4.0
Its not a war movie but it plays against a backdrop of war; its not a comedy but it has plenty of humour; its not a romance but the romantic relations ..
4.0
But all the characters and supports are excellent, the humour kicks in nicely and the length and pace make it a tight affair, just over 90 minutes.Its ..
3.0
Movie You Should Watch After You Overdose on the Cuteness of This One: A documentary from this year called No End in Sight. Movies
4.5
Charlie Wilsons War is intelligence to be savored appreciatively. Flim Threet
4.0
War has rarely been this much fun, but director Mike Nichols is careful to offset the mischief with a poignant reminder of the days that lay ahead. Bbc
1.5
The film, adapted from George Criles book, doesnt always work, but it sure offers value for money. New Yorker
1.3
If the film was intended as satire, it should have been more pointed and clever. The Movie Boy
3.0
For all its humor, Charlie Wilsons War is too often bogged down by the aforementioned political discussions; admittedly, its hard to imagine how the f .. Bullz-Eye
3.5
It seems like a simple thing, but the reason that Charlie Wilsons War is just about the only one of these films worth seeing is that it actually cares .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Less than the sum of its A list parts, Nichols grown up satire only catches fire when Hoffmans steamed up. Total Film
2.0
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
3.8
Out of the rash of socio political movies this season, this stands as the best; thanks in large part to the films trio of stars and the snarky script .. Hollywood
3.0
And it all comes together to be an inspired lesson in the genius of democracy an ironic parable of how, in the give and take of American politics, the .. Seattle Pi
0.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
4.4
From the moment it starts to the second it ends the film oozes intelligently hysterical pleasure and I for one cant think of a better way of spending .. Movie Freak
3.5
(CNN) Mike Nichols undercover history of the liberation of Afghanistan, Charlie Wilsons War, is so witty and light on its feet, its a pity it pulls it .. Cnn
1.5
A curiously bright work for a supposed black comedy, featuring the wired wordplay (and sly digs at Washington wildlife) of writer Aaron Sorkin, creato .. Herald Sun
3.8
Again, the movies portrait of the system is overly simplistic, but its also refreshingly adult. Movie Habit
1.5
Charlie Wilsons War ends up following an artistic tack not unlike the political tack it aims to depict a well intentioned and initially successful cam .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
The movie really snaps when Hanks and Hoffman are firing screenwriter Aaron Sorkins dialogue back and forth, discussing arms deals with deadpan humor. E Online
3.0
The film itself may be uneven, but its worth catching for Hoffman alone who gets to deliver some of the funniest lines to grace a movie in years. Mirror
5.0
It is unusually informative, shrewdly crafted and, because an ideal group of talents put it together, just plain fun. Varia Gate
4.5
A different actor could have made this boozing congressman seem slimey, but with Hanks its just good old boy charm. Three Movie Buffs
4.5
Hanks performance as Wilson is tone perfect, capturing both the public servant seriousness and playboy rakishness of his character. And he does it wit .. Stl Today
3.5
Its a timely reminder: Ending a war is all very nice, but watch out for what comes next. The Stranger
3.5
Ahem.But its really, really funny (if you like dick jokes), and its still funny even if you love Johnny Cash. The Stranger
4.4
The tale and its larger than life characters seem too outrageous to believe. Christianity Today
4.5
Sweeney Todd This disappointing, emotionally flat Tim Burton sordid slasher musical strangely combines melody with murder. News Blaze
4.4
This is the arc of Charlie Wilsons War, a relatively lighthearted romp about a real life James Bond. News Blaze
3.1
Its involving, even engaging, but not on a deeply emotional level. Ross Anthony
4.0
Philip Seymour Hoffman provides a wonderful comic foil as the straight talking CIA operative who helps Wilson in his covert dealings with the Afghan r .. The Sun
4.0
a slick, smart, and subversive look at where America went wrong with its geo political thinking Killer Movie Reviews
4.5
Aaron Sorkin has written an acute, hilarious, and informative screenplay which is rich with character, and is perfect fodder for director Mike Nichols .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.5
Its too easy a movie not to like it, as a diversion rather than a serious work of art, perhaps. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.4
But is anyone listening.Mr. Nichols film is so much fun (Politics Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
While its timing may be odd, Charlie Wilsons War is a rare cinematic gift from Hollywood for adults who crave a more sophisticated, intelligent comedy ..
5.0
He fills the movie with playful exchanges, wit, sharp comebacks and cutting one liners you wish you thought of. Waffle Movies
3.5
Surprisingly, Nichols and Sorkin play this trump card timidly.Is this admirable restraint or cold feet News Week
3.0
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3.8
It is briskly paced, nimbly acted and crisply directed by Mike Nichols. Chron
2.0
It all adds up to something very unsatisfying, and less than honest. Film Guardian
4.4
For all the unreconstructed frat boy charm of its hero, the movie doesnt really stand up on its hind legs and bark until Hoffmans arrival as embittere .. Mercury News
4.0
Ultimately its a film that understands that its OK to insert a little T&A into the political discourse. Or Lando Weekly
2.0
Mr. Hanks comes through with an egoless performance no movie star is so adept at not acting like a movie star and Mr. Hoffman continues his year of do .. Guide Live
1.5
As creator and head writer of The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin had a gift for making policy debate seem sexy, but what worked in the context of that libera .. Chicago Reader
4.0
Its an inventive, challenging, at times emotionally bracing film, audaciously staged and laudably anti cliched in its character particulars, yet desti .. East Bay Express
2.0
Audiences are tired and bored by any further discussion.Reality TV is much more real than war. Tony Mack
4.0
In Mike Nichols smart satire of US engagement with the Middle East, history is shown to repeat itself as both tragedy and farce. Film4
3.5
To this end the film offers a fascinating insight into the scheming done behind the closed doors of governments and the lively social scene enjoyed by .. Future Movies
4.4
I find realistic storytelling sometimes to be boring and hard to remain focused. Entertainment Spectrum
3.8
You wont likely be blown away by the film, and its not as hard hitting as it probably ought to be. Still, its a solid picture with enough good element .. Aisle Seat
4.0
Its a smart political comedy that tackles a solemn situation, but doesnt forget that its meant to entertain as well. TheMovieChicks.com
1.5
The international intrigue becomes strained satire whats needed is the comic touch of a Billy Wilder. Boston Phoenix
3.0
Mike Nichols stagy direction and Aaron Sorkins talkative writing join forces for stilted War on Terror related dramedy with Charlie Wilsons War, a bas .. Nicks Chager
4.5
The dialogue zings and pops whether you are trying to keep up with Hanks and Hoffman as they exchange one liners or trying to fully understand the for .. The Scorecard Review
3.5
Its not all fun and games.You see enough maimed Afghani children to feel bad. Can Mag
4.5
Its a smart and sophisticated piece of political comedy for grown ups with sharp performances and a delightful anti hero who embraces his imperfection .. Stream On Demand At Home
1.5
A mildly engaging holiday season diversion that will evaporate from many viewers memories at a speed so rapid it may put Santas sleigh to shame. IGN Movies
4.5
Charlie Wilsons War is a hilarious, but ultimately bittersweet story about how one man can truly make a difference. Movies Ign
3.0
Some humor, specifically the title characters womanizing, is dated and no longer shocking. Otherwise, the movie is political satire light and amusing .. Compuserve
2.3
The film might be audaciously arguing that were foolish to consider yesterdays Cold War hero todays terrorist enabling pariah, but it might simply be .. Movie Martyr
3.5
This is Burton working at full blast, locating in Stephen Sondheims brilliant 1979 musical not simply a sturdy commercial vessel for his own obsession .. Cine Passion
2.0
If theres any message here, its one that anyone with common sense already knows. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.0
Like grafting the conflict free pizzazz of Oceans Thirteen onto Lions for Lambs. Metromix.com
4.0
This film makes it easy to get it without getting everything.But where is the hoot in all this Archive Spectator
3.0
The emphasis on this war is personalized, and what Charlie Wilson learns from it could change the world now. Week In Rewind
3.8
As a commentary on current events, its unconvincing; but as a rollicking Dallas set in Washington, its excellent. Commercial Appeal
3.0
... while movies can and do mark history, to a degree, theyre also entertainment, and Charlie Wilsons War largely succeeds on that front. Cinematical
1.3
Nicholss cut, gutted version (of Aaron Sorkins script) offers a few cheery, breezy moments of rat a tat comedy, but Charlie Wilsons War stops being fu .. Cinematical
3.0
Sorkins fast, smart talk perfectly captures the smart, self aware characters who like to pretend they can hide how much they care. Movie Mom
4.5
Its a fascinating story, the kind of thing that wouldnt be believable if it werent true. From the Front Row
4.0
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3.0
For a great deal of its relatively brief running time, this is smashing entertainment. Blog Oregonlive
4.5
The films publicists dreamt up this crude tagline: A stiff drink. World Socialist Web Site
3.8
Sterling entertainment punched across with enough glitz to sell it but not too much to bury it.
2.0
nyone whos seen, say, Michael Winterbottoms Welcome to Sarajevo or even one of those late night Save the Children TV spots has seen much more gut punc .. MSNBC
2.0
Its a tricky act, and even as the film unfolds it seems a little too witty to be entirely believable. Edge Boston
4.5
I do like the movie. Seeing it again will be no chore, on Hanks and Hoffman alone. Movie City News
4.4
is is a charming, slight film a nice little movie. And thats great. But somehow I think the filmmakers were hoping for something more. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
Hanks is at his best in those scenes when he impersonates a good old boy, smart as a fox, who deliberately plays the rube to the foreign potentates. Bay Area Reporter
2.0
Mike Nichols fast talking political comedy says every word but Osama Bin Laden. Ie Weekly
3.1
Its pretty depressing up until the final, uplifting scene.You should leave with that sense of hope. Sea Coast Online
3.0
Bursting with star power, comes off as a smart comedy, economically written and briskly paced while making politics more fun than they have a right to .. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.5
The (shameful) Yankee foreign policy of the 1980s... told humorously (naturally!).
4.5
rumpled, cranky spy is hilarious George Smiley by way of Jack Black but with an edge of quiet ferocity that makes every scene hes in play a little sha .. Tnr
3.4
It is the sort of moment that is played for laughs, but carries with it all kinds of wicked implications about the nature of homeland surveillance whi .. Djardine Blogspot
4.4
Its a mystery why Reagan didnt stop spinning in his grave long enough to incinerate all prints of this propaganda with his lie destroying eye lasers. Arizona Daily Star
3.0
For a holiday movie, its relatively short, clocking in at around 90 minutes.Facing its superficiality, you wish Nichols, who directed Angels in Americ .. Contra Costa Times
4.0
Sorkin has some fun with the script lots of zingers, lots of walking and talking and it is impressive how much historical detail Nichols managed to cr .. The Reeler
3.1
Call it Afghanishtar. So strange that Democrats are shown killing Commies not calling for sanctions against them or filing motions in the U.N.
3.8
A great starting five of film artists %u2014 director Mike Nichols, writer Adam Sorkin and actors Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Phillip Seymour Hoffman .. Ac Weekly
1.5
The final third of Charlie Wilsons War is incredibly frustrating, deflating what could have been a perfect comedy into merely a good one.
4.5
This film may be based on real events but it plays out like a sharp and often absurd political satire. KPBS.org
4.5
Nichols and Sorkin have made a Cadillac of a movie, a handsome, beautifully designed chassis with a powerful motor and luxurious attention to detail.
1.5
The surface doesnt have any dead spots, which can negatively affect its diversion and deflection.



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