Charlie Wilson's War (Full Screen) - DVD - ✔ Julia Roberts-Tom Hanks-True Story

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Unbranded
UPC
0025195004831
Format
DVD
Release Year
2008
Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts
Rating
R
Director
Mike Nichols
Genre
Comedy
Movie/TV Title
Charlie Wilson's War
Edition
Full Screen
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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 as sharp as fans have come to expect, 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. Based on a true story as written by George Crile, the script for CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR displays all the trademark wit of Sorkin's writing. As in Sorkin's other work, notably THE WEST WING and THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, the characters in CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR display a fierce love of their country. The screenwriter's own politics often rise to the surface, but this smart comedy never feels preachy.

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0025195004831
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Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts
Rating
R
Edition
Full Screen
Movie/TV Title
Charlie Wilson's War
Director
Mike Nichols
Format
DVD
Release Year
2008
Genre
Comedy

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Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Display Format
Full Frame
Leading Role
Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts
Release Date
20080422
Film Country
USA

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  • Top favorable review

    Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Phillip Seymour Hoffman knock it out of the park on this one.

    One of my favorite movies of all time-and I watch a lot of movies. Characters are great, plot keeps you interested and just enough comedy to make it entertaining. A must watch.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: unbroken8

  • History .

    History has to be entertaining to be a movie and this history is. My second favorite movie.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: marinmega

  • Right on the money. Great deal and very entertaining

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: sell-it-quicker

  • Charlie Wilson’s War in Afghanistan

    Great story based on truth about America’s clandestine involvement in Afghanistan when the Soviets controlled the country.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: sterlinghouseclassic

  • Charlie Wilson's war

    Wish it had been widescreen but oh well.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale