Review of Charlie Wilson's War (2007) by Vinoth K — 12 Aug 2018

It is mostly looking like a political propaganda rather than a movie... It promotes or justifies the America's actions in the Afghan war and also glorifying...

This review of Charlie Wilson's War (2007) was written by Vinoth K on 12 Aug 2018.

Charlie Wilson's War has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 20 Dec 2016

Of all the Middle East-theme movies this season, Mike Nichols' Charlie Wilson's War is the least political and most entertaining…

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 25 Nov 2021

I find it somewhat ironic when Tom Hanks plays the part of characters which live such devious lives, such as Charlie Wilson, considering from…

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By Oniku N (78) on 18 Sep 2015

Another proof that nobody gives a shit about education. Everyone wants to win some war that has no legitimate cause, but schools? who the fuck cares…

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By Josh W (836) on 23 Dec 2018

The characters and diologue are fascinating, thats all…

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By Rory Fyfe S (195) on 16 Nov 2017

Good movie. Very educational about politics in the USA…

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By Brian K (1,195) on 19 Sep 2015

Charlie Wilson's War features some stellar stagecraft on the part of Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman…

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By Ethan P (599) on 13 Dec 2015

Charlie Wilson's War is a charming, but also intriguing film about the Cold War that's led by its very gifted cast and an entertaining script…

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By Geewah (593) on 16 Jun 2021

A solid enough movie but considering the story it's trying to tell lacks some edginess…

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By Mallory A (263) on 28 Feb 2015

The cast is the best part of the film with Tom Hanks as a charismatic, southern stud and Philip Seymour Hoffman doing a good job as well…

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By Jose Luis M (587) on 18 Jan 2015

Pelicula que nos narra como gracias al senador Chalie Wilson USA ayudÃ² a AfganistÃ n a derrotar a los rusos ya todos sabemos las consecuencias…

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