Charlie Wilson's War

Times Watched: 1
Watched With: Nobody @ Home (29/11)
Snacks: None
Hidden Scene After Movie: No

Just making up the numbers people.

Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) is not your average congressman from Texas.
He likes drinking. He likes drugs. And he likes sex.
But he also likes making a difference by using his charm and demeanour to convince people of a worthy cause.

It is the 1980s and the Soviet Union is attacking Afghanistan.
And after witnessing the devastation of Soviet attacks, Charlie and rich socialite Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts) decide it is time to step in and start funding the Afghan cause because right now they are dying due to lack of weapons and money to fight the Soviets.

And along with CIA operative Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman), they undertake a personal mission to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Including garnering support from Pakistani president Zia-ul-Haq (Om Puri) and even fellow wealthy congressman Doc Long (Ned Beatty).

This movie was based upon the actual events behind the liberation of Afghanistan from the Soviet attacks in the 80s.
We all know the outcome. I guess it's just interesting to know how things went down behind the scenes y'know what I mean.

Philip Seymour Hoffman steals the show as disgruntled CIA man Gust but other than that this movie was actually pretty pointless.
Sure maybe it was a 'nice to know' kinda thing but it didn't actually manage to turn out any differently than a re-enacted documentary about the actual events.
Not really boring if you like history and info but don't expect much else other than a quick history lesson on what went on kiddies.

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