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'W.' rushed to theaters too soon
KATIE ANDREW
Issue date: 10/29/08 Section: Out & About
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Instead, "W." was a vague dramatization of George W. Bush's personal life that could have been more entertaining and plenty more insulting had it actually taken a stance on anything.
Fortunately for director and producer Oliver Stone, the execution of "W." never really mattered, because the very concept has had him laughing all the way to the bank.
On the surface, "W." meets all the standards of a good film - a unique and coherent plot, interesting cinematography, excellent acting, good technical execution and most importantly to films striving for historical significance, overall accuracy of events and characters.
Josh Brolin couldn't have been more prepared to portray the ignorant Texan elitist with a thick, dumb accent and a half-ass political resumé. It also amazed me to see anyone in the world resemble Condoleezza Rice (Thandie Newton).
W.
Grade: B+Verdict: More of a date movie than an exposé.
Its one and only error, however, was painfully evident in every aspect of the movie.
The film's producers were scrambling to throw everything together under the time constraint of Bush's presidency.
It was obvious that, in order for "W." to hit theaters before the inauguration of our next president, producers had to cut a few corners.
These corners included the significance of the Bush family drama, most of the President's controversial wartime decisions and a strong political statement about how and why the United States changed during Bush's presidency.
Given more time and research, I think "W." could have artfully unveiled the real problems behind America's ailing economy, poor relationships with foreign allies and the failure of the War on Terror.
Unfortunately, Stone delivered a half-baked comedy poking fun at all the superficial flaws of George W. Bush.
Even though "W." didn't quite live up to my expectations, it's definitely a must-see if you are anti-Bush.
However shallow it may be, the film is an amusing, unflattering portrait of someone who truly deserves the lampooning.
Go see it for a good laugh and not as a controversial masterpiece exposing the evil inner-workings of the Bush administration.
Viewing Comments 1 - 5 of 7
Ryan Flanders
posted 10/29/08 @ 12:16 PM EST
I wish the teachers on campus were as easy in grading as you were on this movie. I can agree that W. wasn't the best President, but this movie was not meant to inform. (Continued…)
J. Thomas
posted 10/29/08 @ 4:24 PM EST
Why don't you stick to reviewing movies rather than plugging your own political commentary.
Heather Kennedy
posted 10/30/08 @ 10:45 AM EST
I would agree. This was not a review of a movie but rather a chance for once again, the liberal media to slip in a plug about their own political agenda. (Continued…)
Laurie
posted 11/01/08 @ 11:31 PM EST
If you cannot recognize or accept that our President is a failed human being you should not be in college.
This is not political.
This is common sense. (Continued…)
Katie Andrew
posted 11/10/08 @ 2:04 PM EST
A new national poll suggests that President Bush is the most unpopular president since approval ratings were first created more than six decades ago. Seventy-six percent of those questioned disapprove of how Bush is handling his job. (Continued…)
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