Review of W. (2008) by Marzuki A — 26 Jun 2009

Surprisingly entertaining - almost didn't even bother to watch this movie.

This review of W. (2008) was written by Marzuki A on 26 Jun 2009.

W. has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Hank K (16) on 22 Aug 2015

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By Jeffrey N (285) on 08 Oct 2014

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

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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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By Benny G (75) on 16 Feb 2015

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

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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 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 Sierra W (62) on 07 Aug 2014

It was entertaining. It left me wondering how much of it was true and how much of it wasn't…

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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 Jian G (40) on 23 Jul 2017

Oliver Stone's effort in recapturing Bush's term in office is quite impressive, but unfortunately uneventful as well as dull as dishwater…

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By Kurt F (320) on 17 Jun 2018

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

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