Review of W. (2008) by Jebus C — 08 Aug 2009

A sharp, witty, and affecting study on one of the most controversial presidents.

This review of W. (2008) was written by Jebus C on 08 Aug 2009.

W. has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jed G (282) on 08 May 2014

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By Ty P (436) on 15 Sep 2015

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By Brad W (876) on 27 Jan 2015

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By Joshua M (939) on 17 Jun 2018

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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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