Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

Voti degli utenti:

7.4/10   

Regista:

Mike Nichols

Scrittori (WGA):

Aaron Sorkin (screenplay)
George Crile (book)

Data di uscita:

21 dicembre 2007 (USA)

Genere:

Biografia | Drammatico

Slogan:

Based on a true story. You think we could make all this up?

Plot:

A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.

Plot Keywords:

Texas | Afghanistan | Foreign Policy | CIA | 1980s

Premi:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations

Recensioni degli utenti:

A Sly, Sophisticated Piece of Film-making

Cast

Tom Hanks	...	Charlie Wilson
Amy Adams	...	Bonnie Bach
Julia Roberts	...	Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman	...	Gust Avrakotos
Terry Bozeman	...	CIA Award Presenter
Brian Markinson	...	Paul Brown
Jud Tylor	...	Crystal Lee
Hilary Angelo	...	Kelly
Cyia Batten	...	Stacey
Kirby Mitchell	...	Stoned Guy
Ed Regine	...	Limo Driver
Daniel Eric Gold	...	Donnelly
Emily Blunt	...	Jane Liddle
Peter Gerety	...	Larry Liddle
Wynn Everett	...	Receptionist - Charlie's Angels

Alias:

La guerra di Charlie Wilson (Italy) [it]

MPAA:

Rated R for strong language, nudity/sexual content and some drug use.

Durata:

102 min

Nazionalità:

USA

Lingua:

Inglese | Dari | Arabo | Russo

Colore:

Colore

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sonoro:

SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Divieti:

Ireland:15A | South Korea:15 | Singapore:NC-16 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Germany:12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Finland:K-11 | USA:R (certificate #44037) | Argentina:13 | Sweden:7 | Hong Kong:IIB | UK:15 | Malaysia:18PL | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Spain:13 | Portugal:M/12 | New Zealand:M | Iceland:12 (original rating) | Iceland:16 (video rating)

Luoghi riprese:

Downey Studios - 12214 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey, California, USA

Compagnia:

Universal Pictures

Curiosità:

Though recuperating from heart transplant surgery, the real Charlie Wilson made it to the red carpet premiere of the film.

Errori:

Errori di fatto: While Larry Liddle is complaining to Charlie about a problem with a crèche in front of a firehouse in Nagadoches, TX, they both keep referring to Nacogdoches Township. Texas does not have townships.

Citazioni:

[first lines]
CIA Award Presenter: The defeat and break up of the Soviet empire, culminating in the crumbing of the Berlin wall, is one of the great events of world history. There were many heros in this battle, but to Charlie Wilson must go this special recognition. Just thirteen years ago the Soviet army appeared to be invincible...

Collegamenti:

incluso in The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)

Colonna sonora:

ISRAELI CAFÉ, NO. 3

A Sly, Sophisticated Piece of Film-making

I like Tom Hanks, and he is one of few actors who will draw me into the theatre regardless of any misgivings I may have concerning the film. I worried about Mr. Hanks return to "light comedy" as this is the arena where he made the transition from TV to film- remember "Big"? Well, "Charlie Wilson's War" is not light comedy. It is political satire, and extremely well-written political satire at that. The script is the star of this film, and the word-smithing by Aaron Sorkin is some of the best on offer this year.

Mike Nicols holds the entire escapade together, delivering a film that zips along in a very quick 90 minutes (timing is everything in comedy, and nothing is ever funny if it drags). Nicols' choice in sets and lighting are also very reminiscent of '70's and '80's TV, a move used deliberately to root the piece in period.

The return to the use of model work and stock photography over digital special effects also enhances the retro look and believability. Note to the production designers in your choice of stock footage: I know the difference between an F-16 and a MiG, and a Bell and a Hind. But that may have been part of the joke, too.

I saw this film in Philadelphia. It was interesting to watch and listen to the audience NOT get the historical references to their own history. History tends to repeat because the recidivists have forgotten what happened the first time around.

Kudos to both Mr. Hanks and that chameleon Phillip Seymore Hoffman. Sorkin's script is brought to life by these actors, and the entire production team is on the top of their game.

Heartily recommended.