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12/23/07 at 3:56pm
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I thought it was slightly above average since it's just a paint-by-the-numbers type of film, and I never really got into any of the characters, and the screenplay left me blase about the whole film. I think it needed a different directorial tone as well, a little less flippancy about the situation (covertly divertly funds to give the Afghans the hardware to stave off the Soviet onslaught into Afghanistan).

I give it 2.5 stars, or a grade of C+

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12/23/07 at 9:01pm
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*** Official CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR Review Thread

Just got back from seeing it and also thought it was pretty mediocre. PS Hoffman was easily the best thing about it - the movie only came to life when he was onscreen. Entertaining enough but not memorable, especially given all the talent behind it...

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12/23/07 at 9:22pm
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*** Official CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR Review Thread

Well I liked it a lot more than the previous posters but admittedly it seemed to be missing a third act. I was honestly expecting another hour of film when the credits started to roll. However, based on everything I watched already I would have welcomed that hour.

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12/30/07 at 9:58pm
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*** Official CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR Review Thread

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7/8/08 at 8:40pm
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Re: *** Official CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR Review Thread

5/10

Very disappointing film. One dimensional characters, no flair in the direction, and no kinetic energy at all in the film, which makes it downright boring at times. All this because, IMHO, the film cares more about preaching a political sermon rather than telling a good story.
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