The true story of Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets had some unforeseen and long-reaching effects..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 102 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
✓ Stars: Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Amy Adams, Om Puri
✓ Director: Tom Hanks, Nancy Haigh, Victor Kempster, James Newton Howard, Celia D. Costas
The Charlie Wilson's War (2007) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Charlie Wilson's War (2007) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Charlie Wilson's War (2007) is staring with Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Amy Adams, Om Puri, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Tom Hanks, Nancy Haigh, Victor Kempster, James Newton Howard, Celia D. Costas juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.