Review of Walker (2012) by Andrew G — 10 Oct 2007
Beat-bohemian filmmaker Alex Cox delivers this blowzy little allegorical gem about American soldier of fortune, William Walker, who in his own insanity proclaimed himself President of Nicaragua.
Obviously in retaliation to Ronald Reagan's funding of Nicaraguan contras and arms dealings with the Iranians. This film doesn't apply only to that time and that politician. This can apply to many political issues and fuck-ups, as well to other upstanding politicos regardless of party affiliation. Clicheness sets in now (it will be quick and painless, so do not bitch), this film fits now in this "Mission Accomplished" sheened decade, and Walker certainly can fit into the Bush vein.
Alex Cox again- as in his 1986 SID & NANCY, shoots for the moon and misses (but perhaps it's just all about perspective), certainly the film which fits his quirky psuedo-punk style best would be REPO MAN, in which he labels beer and chips and cola generically and lest we forget, makes Harry Dean Stanton a coke snorting car theif.
This review of Walker (2012) was written by Andrew G on 10 Oct 2007.
Walker has generally received positive reviews.
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