Charlie Wilson's War User Reviews

Very timely topic with Pakistan on the front pages...or is that Afghanistan...anyway...great acting with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts (would have liked to see more of her). Very entertaining if you like a real storyline that requires some thought. Some sarcastic comments could be missed if you are not paying close attention.The politically incorrect aspects were most appealing. Charlie says "You can teach 'em to type but ..." (go see the movie)Love that line...Happy Viewing...Auto G

05/22/2008, 9:54 am

Well done movie. The movie was fast paced, and very witty. You have to pay attention and listen closely to catch most of the jokes. A lot of nudity, somewhat gory images, so do not take the kids. I was pleasantly surprised to find that although the overall message was somewhat "critical" (for lack of a better term) of USA policy, it was definitely not even remotely close to an Anti-American movie (something that I was afraid it could have turned into). Overall: great message, witty, entertaining, good movie! Definitely something I think people should see.

05/22/2008, 9:54 am

I just saw this movie and i must say it was good, but it could have been so much better! I mean it could have been so much more entertaining. Please go buy the Book "Charlie Wilson's War" you will get the real picture... the movie doesnt do it justice.What the movie didnt show you was the real war in Congress at the time and nothing about Pakistan was real. They could have at least filmed it there and shown the real Pakistan as well as included some Pakistani actors. Also they didnt show the Stinger missiles or the CIA director William Casey or how the freedom fighters were striking inside the USSR. There was nothing about the C-5 flights to Islamabad landing in the middle of the night disgorging untold amounts of weapons and war supplies..or Wilsons battles in Congress to secure AID against the vile india paid US congress (Democrat of course). The movie also failed to capture the real struggle of the afghans against the Soviets.Also...some footage of Reagan would have been appreciated..after all he was our cold war hero! I think Charlie Wilson should REMAKE THIS MOVIE !!

05/22/2008, 9:54 am

its an amazing movie.for grownups and for mature teens. my daughter even enjoyed it.It is a drama. also comedy.Tom Hanks did amazing.Makes you think how we repeat our past...

05/22/2008, 9:54 am

Good story and well acted. Philip Seymour Hoffman was great!

05/22/2008, 9:54 am

Disjointed, drags at times and sex/nudity is overdone. Hoffman plays his part well, but so many good movies out now (No Country for Old Men is great!!!!!). From a historical perspective, it is factually inaccurate:He was an unscrupulous Congressman, not a GOD, and an embarrassment to his district, the Naval Academy and this Country. He and this movie were both disappointments!

05/22/2008, 9:54 am

Could have been a really good pic. Hanks and Roberts, in my opinion, could have phoned in their performances. Philip Seymour Hoffman was GREAT as usual and deserves his GG nomination.I dozed off a couple of times and was not even tired. Just bored! The buzz in the theatre was more of a communal shoulder shrug!DID SOMEONE SAY THE FANTASTIC ACTRESS, EMILY BLUNT, WAS IN THIS MOVIE??? MUST HAVE BEEN WHEN I WAS DOZING!!

05/22/2008, 9:54 am

OMG....this movie is awesome!! By far the best movie to come out this xmas season. Love the story about the debonair congressman and the role he plays in defending our great Nation. I never knew Pakistan played such a huge role in defending our freedom and bringing down the Soviet Union in the 80's.....much like they are doing right now fighting the war on terror for us. Julia roberts was great! This movie is a must see for anyone. Im even going to buy the book too now..

05/22/2008, 9:54 am

Felt like it was thrown together, dragged in parts, then rushed in others. Who picks these movies for awards>??? Idiots.

05/22/2008, 9:54 am