Review of W. (2008) by Bob M — 26 Aug 2013

Not as political as it sounds. Basically a character-driven piece.

This review of W. (2008) was written by Bob M on 26 Aug 2013.

W. has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 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 Jason S (2,514) on 23 Aug 2015

George W. Bush comes off as stupid, spoiled, and has terrible eating and drinking habits. Barbara Bush is scary. George H.W. Bush is sad…

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By Freddie F (103) on 17 Aug 2015

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

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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 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 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 Alec B (1,705) on 16 Feb 2015

Who knows why I watched this movie. It pissed me off beyond belief…

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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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