Review of W. (2008) by Scott F — 18 Feb 2012

Although I dont like george W. I liked this movie.

This review of W. (2008) was written by Scott F on 18 Feb 2012.

W. has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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

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As an independent, I consider myself pretty neutral, party-wise. In fact, I voted for Bush twice…

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By Michael Phillips (2,622) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 12 Dec 2014

In the end it depicts its subject as lost, and pitiable--like Richard Nixon, but more a pawn than a dark knight…

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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 Claudia Puig (2,080) for USA Today (4,117) on 16 Sep 2014

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By Octavian (187) on 04 Jul 2014

I think this was my first Oliver Stone film and must say it was definitely on par with my expectations. Brolin had his character down pat…

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