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December 23, 2007
Playing at a Theater Near You
Charlie Wilson’s War
The Gist: When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, America’s elected officials seemed about as eager to help the Afghans as Kitty Genovese’s neighbors were to help her. The only person who seemed to give a damn was Congressman Charlie Wilson. Wilson was a boozer, womanizer, and playboy. He hired gorgeous women to run his office because, as he put it, “You can teach them to type, but you can’t teach them to grow tits!” He was a remarkably entertaining character, whom Tom Hanks captures quite well. However, Wilson was also virulently anti-Communist. Thus, when he saw how the Afghans were living as a result of the Evil Empire’s invasion, he took it as his mission to secretly funnel millions of dollars in aid to the Afghans to deliver the weapons they needed to kick some Soviet ass. And kick some ass they did. Charlie Wilson really did change history. This is his story.
What Would Have Made this Movie Better: Nothing. It was great – informative and funny throughout! Philip Seymour Hoffman absolutely justifies the price of admission and two hours of your time. He plays a character that will cause you to laugh out loud more times than a Hyena at a Lewis Black concert.
Who Should See This: Anybody with a remote interest in political history, Tom Hanks fans, Julia Roberts fans, and obviously Philip Seymour Hoffman fans!
The Verdict: If only all movies were as good as this one! Definitely worth your time. Go see it (unless you want to be a stupid bastard). A
Comments
I can't wait to hear your review of P.S. I Love You. :-)
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year.
Posted by: ming the merciless at December 24, 2007 11:54 AM
I may have to skip it, as I abhor the aforementioned Ms. Roberts. And in my old age, I am less tolerant of movies with actors I don't like.
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: teahouseblossom at December 25, 2007 09:44 AM
How can anyone not be a Phillip Seymour Hoffman fan? He rules!!!
Happy Holidays, Dear.
Posted by: LisaBinDaCity at December 25, 2007 11:12 AM
absolutely right, best movie i have seen in a long time.
Posted by: pretty at December 26, 2007 03:15 PM
I read an article about how it distorts the CIA's role and makes it look better than it actually was. But since I haven't seen it yet, I'll take your word.
Posted by: Harmless Error at December 27, 2007 08:57 PM
I'm not going to see this movie until I do my own research. I'm wary of learning important historical events from Hollywood blockbusters.
Posted by: T at December 28, 2007 06:40 PM
My tombstone shall read: you can teach them to type, you can't teach them to grow tits.
Great movie.
Posted by: thenambypamby at January 7, 2008 12:33 AM
