Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance alone should earn this 3.5 stars.
Surprisingly easy and pleasant watch for a movie about the government and a war. I guess that's a little weird.
Charlie Wilson's War
A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.
Rating
4.0 (1)
Release Date
12/19/2007Runtime
102 minsOverview
A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.
How It Feels
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A charismatic romp through Cold War intrigue where charm and audacity matter more than official channels. It's a film that winks at its own absurdity, a true story told with the swagger of a con artist.
Mood
PlayfulWistfulDefiant
Themes
PowerAmbitionCorruptionFriendship
Tone
Ironic
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Naturalistic
Structure
Linear
Tom Hanks
Charlie Wilson
Julia Roberts
Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams
Bonnie Bach
Emily Blunt
Jane Liddle
Om Puri
President Zia
Shiri Appleby
Jailbait - Charlie's Angels
Rachel Nichols
Suzanne - Charlie's Angels
Wynn Everett
Receptionist - Charlie's Angel
Jud Tylor
Crystal Lee
John Slattery
Cravely
Erick Avari
Avi Perlman
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