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Charlie Wilson's War (DVD, 2010)

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In the early '80s, Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's attention is caught by a report from a war-torn Afghanistan. As Soviets invade the country, the Afghans lack the money and technology to defend themselves. Together with CIA Agent Gust Avrakotos, Charlie begins a secret war where he must unite Israel, Pakistan, Egypt, and America to defeat the Soviets.

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Producer
Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
EAN
5050582550474
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60520358

Product Key Features

Film/TV Title
Charlie Wilson's War
Actor
Ken Stott, Rachel Nichols, Amy Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Denis O'hare, Shiri Appleby, Ned Beatty, Emily Blunt, Julia Roberts, Om Puri
Director
Mike Nichols
Format
DVD
Release Year
2010
Language
English
Features
Widescreen, The Making of Charlie Wilson's War\'who Is Charlie Wilson?': Profile of the Real Charlie Wilson
Aspect Ratio
1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Run Time
98 Mins

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Certificate
15
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Director of Photography
Stephen Goldblatt
Reviews
Empire Magazine - Extremely enjoyable. Although it's a little tonally unsure, whenever Hanks and Hoffman are on screen, any misgivings are forgiven., Hollywood Reporter - CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR is political drama played as comedy and true life as satire. Sorkin's script comes loaded with computable comic lines, Time Out - The performances are likeable and entertaining, while Nichols pumps the whole proceedings with a satisfyingly fluid, dramatic energy., Rolling Stone - This is certainly the most dynamic of the war films that have been choking and dying at the multiplex, Variety - CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR is that rare Hollywood commodity these days: a smart, sophisticated entertainment for grownups, The Observer - Brilliantly funny
Consumer Advice
Contains strong language
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The first time the audience sees Texas congressman Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) in the early 1980s, he seems far from a model politician. Surrounded by strippers, a Playboy Playmate, and cocaine, the naked congressman lies in a hot tub at a party. Despite the distractions, the TV news catches Charlie's attention as Dan Rather reports from a war-torn Afghanistan. As Soviets invade the country, the Afghans lack the money and technology to defend themselves. Enter Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts), a wealthy Texan who champions the cause of Afghanistan and, by extension in the Cold War, America. Together with CIA Agent Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman), Charlie begins a secret war where he must unite Israel, Pakistan, Egypt, and America to defeat the Soviets.
Just as director Mike Nichols brought a sense of fun to what should have been dour proceedings in films such as THE GRADUATE and CLOSER, this comedy about the largest covert war to date never feels like a history lesson. Writer Aaron Sorkin's dialogue is sharp and it's delivered with impressive verve from the film's trio of Oscar winners. Hoffman is famous for transforming into various characters, and he's remarkable, but it's Hanks's turn that's the most surprising. Outwardly, Charlie could resemble many of Hanks's previous roles, but the actor adds layers to the character and changes without the aid of makeup or prosthetics.
Movie/TV Title
Charlie Wilson's War
Sound source
Dolby Digital 5.1
Screenwriter
Aaron Sorkin

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3 out of 5 stars
by firrelsqueeder02 Jun, 2021
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Even if half this is true then one can understand why the Afghans mistrust, and how the Taliban rose to be... For the sake of a few million peace dollars what difference that could have made. Wonders would the twin towers still be standing?
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by stan12opera15 Nov, 2017
all very good
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by jonny10821 Dec, 2018
more good Aaron Sorkin
more interesting things from Aaron Sorkin.
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5 out of 5 stars
by jamiemc19036121 Jan, 2021
Best Tom Hanks film!
Great entertainment. Great supporting actors and actresses. Not to be missed.
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by worzel197807 Dec, 2022
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Really good thanks
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