Review of W. (2008) by Smith T — 14 Apr 2018

A surprisingly sympathetic film that offers insight into the 43rd President's intriguing life.

This review of W. (2008) was written by Smith T on 14 Apr 2018.

W. has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Eric N (566) on 16 Jan 2016

It was interesting to watch, but I don't know how I feel about it. It didn't always seem like a fair portrayal of George W…

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By Andrew O (949) on 31 Mar 2015

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By Ryan W (1,236) on 12 Apr 2015

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By Anthony I (417) on 14 Jan 2015

Of all political biopics out there, this remains to be the strangest. It plays out like a dark comedy from the Coen brothers…

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By Jed G (282) on 08 May 2014

Brilliantly acted by Josh Brolin and competently directed by the incredible Oliver Stone, W…

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By Steven S (909) on 20 May 2017

This changed my view a bit on George W. It's a fun view on the presidency. It puts it a bit in perspective to today's presidential office…

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In spite of Josh Brolin's heroic efforts, W. is a skin-deep biopic that revels in its antic shallowness…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 10 Aug 2014

Interesting, but ends way too soon in the history of W. Was looking forward to more, but ultimately felt like a practice role-play…

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By Hank K (16) on 22 Aug 2015

Too tonally inconsistent to be great, but it's a solid look at a flawed president from Oliver Stone…

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