As Poppy Bush says, and says again,"You disappoint me, Junior."
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11/10/08
W. (2008)
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Reviews Counted:201
Fresh:120
Rotten:81
Average Rating:6/10
Consensus: A surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of the 43rd American president, W. is fascinating in spots, but merely rudimentary as a whole.
Theatrical Release:07-11-2008
Synopsis: Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. In an unprecedented undertaking, acclaimed director... [More]
Starring: Josh Brolin, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Elizabeth Banks
Director: Oliver Stone
Reviews for W.
41 - 60 (sorted by date; UK critics are listed first)
Manages to paint Jr. as an Oedipal retard unable to shake the disapproval of Papa Bush.
11/09/08
Stone has made a humble, respectful, interesting movie about a man 71% of us can't wait to see the back of. Brolin is simply incredible.
11/09/08
Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men) gives a brilliant performance as George W. Bush, who was so far over his head that one almost felt sorry for him at times.
11/07/08
Stone has crafted a biopic that has too much bite in some places and not enough in others, creating an engaging portrait of Bush that's more satisfying than the actual man's presidency but less damning than many will suggest that he deserves.
11/07/08
... a limp, lifeless story about a remarkably untalented man ...
11/03/08
A biased, partisan, clumsy diatribe with a particularly venomous portrayal of Condi Rice.
11/02/08
It’s uncertain if W. was made too late or, more likely, too soon, but this movie does what everyone in George Jr.’s life has always done: Let him off easy.
10/31/08
W. is just as shallow, poorly conceived and biased as advertised.
10/31/08
Stone has accomplished something I would've thought impossible: he made me feel sorry for this miserable son of a bitch.
10/29/08
W breaks little new ground and cares little for historical accuracy, but it remains a must-see for anyone who has observed the ups and downs of 21st century American politics.
10/28/08
The readymade caricature George Bush is as much a reflection of his moment as he is an occasion for Oliver Stone's latest stab at revisionist history.
10/27/08
The movie is best viewed as a rushed, modest starting point to understanding how Bush got into office, why he got into office, and why he never should have gotten into office.
10/24/08
Brolin not only gets the cadence of Bush's Texas malaprops but also the sincerity that Bush truly believes he's doing the right thing - even when the results are devastatingly wrong.
10/24/08
'SNL' impersonation, Greek tragedy, Freudian father-son psychoanalysis and stranger-than-Strangelove reality form the basis of Oliver Stone's surprisingly entertaining film...
10/24/08
Nixon and W. are more "responsible" films than JFK, but neither has the visceral power of that dark conspiracy theory; neither comes as close to capturing a primal American impulse.
10/24/08
If you are a fan of George W. Bush, you're going to more fond of him than ever. If you are not a fan of George W. Bush, you're going to be surprised at how sympathatic his character appears in Oliver Stones' 'W.'
10/23/08
Without the benefit of historical perspective, Stone's docudrama is empathetic, if oversimplified, having been rushed to completion to hit theaters before the November election.
10/23/08
...a parade of Famous Actors Playing Famous People...
10/23/08
It reminded me of the old Smothers Brothers routine about sibling rivalary.
10/22/08
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February 08, 2009:
This Stone-d Bush is a pampered village idiot prop, with Thandie's bubbleheaded Condi stealing the show. And while W's 'just make sure you hit no camels on the ass,' is wild, the movie begs the question, who is responsible? W: The Audacity Of Honing Up. 
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February 01, 2009:
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