Charlie Wilson’s War

Director: Mike Nichols

Cast: Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Om Puri, Ned Beatty, Emily Blunt

(Universal Pictures, 2007) Rated: R

US DVD release date: 22 April 2008 (Univesal)

[21 December 2007]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

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Like The West Wing, Charlie Wilson's War is leftish and glib, entertaining and exasperating, and written by Aaron Sorkin.

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24.Apr.08

Sorkin's signature dialogue -- smart, rapid fire chatter that packs a punch -- makes this the most engaging poli-sci class you'll ever attend.

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