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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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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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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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