Review of Charlie Wilson's War (2007) by Bill S — 28 Sep 2015

Good little movie with big actors in an interesting story.

This review of Charlie Wilson's War (2007) was written by Bill S on 28 Sep 2015.

Charlie Wilson's War has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Deborah Ross (530) for The Spectator (1,162) on 01 Feb 2018

Wilson? Enormously pleasurable company, since you ask. True, he's a lech, but such a gallant lech, plus he also gets irony…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 01 Oct 2018

Charlie Wilson's War is a fantastic film. It is about Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan…

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By Christopher W (375) on 16 Aug 2016

Entertaining film with a little history and a message. What more can you ask for…

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By Another V (115) on 03 Dec 2016

Charlie Wilson's War is enlightening…

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By Annie Wagner (40) for The Stranger (Seattle, WA) (891) on 21 Aug 2017

It's a timely reminder: Ending a war is all very nice, but watch out for what comes next…

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An interesting film, in which the hypocrisy of politics is skillfully exploited. This movie is difficult to assess…

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