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- Synopsis
- Josh Brolin stars as George W. Bush in this Oliver Stone biopic that traces the head of state's rise to power from a privileged alcoholic to a born-again Christian whose belief in religious destiny helped move him to the top ranks of political power....
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- Starring
- Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Thandie Newton
- Director(s)
- Oliver Stone
- Distributor(s)
- Lionsgate
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 129 min.
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Critic Reviews
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
W., a biography of President Bush, is fascinating. No other word for it.Read the full review
The New York Times | Manohla DargisAdd Critic to Favorites
The pleasure of Mr. Stone's work has never been located in restraint but in excess, a commitment to extremes that can drown out the world or, as in this film, give it newly vivid, hilarious and horrible form.Read the full review
USA Today | Claudia PuigAdd Critic to Favorites
The performances are good (some scarily realistic), and the movie is enjoyable to watch. But as a probing analysis of the 43rd president, it falls short.Read the full review
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