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Charlie Wilson's War

Overview


Genre :

Drama

Release Date :

December 21, 2007

MPAA Rating :

R

Director :

Mike Nichols

Starring :

Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Rachel Nichols, Shiri Appleby, Ned Beatty, Om Puri, Erick Avari, Jud Tylor, Nazanin Boniadi

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3.5 of 4

“..With its rapid pace, smart screenplay, and top-notch acting, this is one of the 2007 Oscar season's most appealing and compelling adult motion pictures..”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]
3 of 5

“..Charlie Wilson's War is entertaining..”
by Jay Antani [Filmcritic.com]
3 of 4

“..at a mere 97 minutes, "Charlie Wilson's War" moves quickly and is entirely entertaining..”
by Garrett Conti [Pittsburgh Tribune Review]
3 of 4

“..an eye-opening and sassy tale of political will making for unlikely bedfellows..”
by Claudia Puig [USA Today]
4 of 5

“..a political drama... but it's also so accessible that it should appeal to just about anyone..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]
3 of 4

“..a fascinating story with serious repercussions to the present-day..”
by Rene Rodriguez [Miami Herald]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Rick Groen [Globe and Mail]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Jack Mathews [NY Daily News]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Duane Dudek [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Peter Travers [Rolling Stone]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Peter Howell [Toronto Star]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Steven Rea [Philadelphia Inquirer]
2.5 of 4
Reviewed by Bob Strauss [LA Daily News]
2 of 4
Reviewed by Wesley Morris [Boston Globe]

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