Review of Charlie Wilson's War (2007) by Mat W — 28 Aug 2017

Love this movie. The dialogues between Charlie and Gust are gold! This movie also made me fall in love with Amy Adams again.

This review of Charlie Wilson's War (2007) was written by Mat W on 28 Aug 2017.

Charlie Wilson's War has generally received positive reviews.

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