Review of W. (2008) by Freddie F — 17 Aug 2015

Fascinating characters / Good acting / Nice filmed / Only rudimentary.

This review of W. (2008) was written by Freddie F on 17 Aug 2015.

W. has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Anthony K (935) on 10 Aug 2017

A fairly interesting look into who Dubya was as a person. As a biopic, it's a little jarring with the random intercutting of the flashbacks…

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By Smith T (386) on 14 Apr 2018

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

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By Ty P (436) on 15 Sep 2015

Brilliantly cast and perfectly played, W depicts quite 'accurately' a time in history that will always be looked over, and the player involved…

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By Carlos G (595) on 21 Aug 2015

Ok there's criticizing and there's mudslinging, I know not everyone like bush but my god why did stone make him a jerk and plus it's reminds…

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 21 Dec 2015

It was interesting how Stone interlaced the two narratives of the movie together, however accurate it was, you gain great insight into W's…

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By Deborah Ross (530) for The Spectator (1,162) on 31 Jan 2018

The trouble, basically, is that this film just doesn't know what it is about. Is it about dynasty? Imperialism? Ambition…

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By Del H (99) on 04 Jul 2015

A fascinating look into the life of one the most polarizing people in American history…

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By R.j. W (22) on 16 May 2015

An 18 year old could've written this. take every known and stereotype and call it a script. is this really an Oliver Stone movie…

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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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By Eileen Jones (139) for The eXile (94) on 30 Oct 2018

If you decide to go see W., just be warned that, once again, Oliver Stone thinks he has some sort of profound insight to share with you…

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