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Reviews Counted:201
Fresh:120
Rotten:81
Average Rating:6/10
Consensus: A surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of the 43rd American president, W. is fascinating in spots, but merely rudimentary as a whole.
Australian Theatrical Release:
Feb 26, 2009 Wide
US Box Office: $25,517,500
Synopsis: Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. In an unprecedented undertaking, acclaimed director... [More]
Starring: Josh Brolin, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Elizabeth Banks
Director: Oliver Stone
Clearly there are many other ways of making a film about Dubya. But Stone’s version should at least be respected. It may be only half the story but that half contains enough to make us think, and keep on thinking how the hell it all happened.
An enjoyable, weirdly jaunty biopic with terrific performances, but the script doesn't go far enough and Stone refuses to stick the knife in.
With World Trade Center and this film, it's clear that Oliver Stone has lost his provocative maverick sensibilities. This is a smartly assembled biopic with a powerhouse cast, but its toothless approach makes it feel a bit pointless.
Stone attempts to give Bush a gumming. Teeth? His film is an undentured and lame hint at what he really feels. What he lacks here is the killer instinct.
... a limp, lifeless story about a remarkably untalented man ...
A biased, partisan, clumsy diatribe with a particularly venomous portrayal of Condi Rice.
It’s uncertain if W. was made too late or, more likely, too soon, but this movie does what everyone in George Jr.’s life has always done: Let him off easy.
W. is just as shallow, poorly conceived and biased as advertised.
Stone has accomplished something I would've thought impossible: he made me feel sorry for this miserable son of a bitch.
W breaks little new ground and cares little for historical accuracy, but it remains a must-see for anyone who has observed the ups and downs of 21st century American politics.
The readymade caricature George Bush is as much a reflection of his moment as he is an occasion for Oliver Stone's latest stab at revisionist history.
The movie is best viewed as a rushed, modest starting point to understanding how Bush got into office, why he got into office, and why he never should have gotten into office.
Brolin not only gets the cadence of Bush's Texas malaprops but also the sincerity that Bush truly believes he's doing the right thing - even when the results are devastatingly wrong.
'SNL' impersonation, Greek tragedy, Freudian father-son psychoanalysis and stranger-than-Strangelove reality form the basis of Oliver Stone's surprisingly entertaining film...
Nixon and W. are more "responsible" films than JFK, but neither has the visceral power of that dark conspiracy theory; neither comes as close to capturing a primal American impulse.
If you are a fan of George W. Bush, you're going to more fond of him than ever. If you are not a fan of George W. Bush, you're going to be surprised at how sympathatic his character appears in Oliver Stones' 'W.'
Without the benefit of historical perspective, Stone's docudrama is empathetic, if oversimplified, having been rushed to completion to hit theaters before the November election.
...a parade of Famous Actors Playing Famous People...
It reminded me of the old Smothers Brothers routine about sibling rivalary.
Works well enough as drama (and occasionally as comedy), but it's a missed opportunity to really explore some great American themes.
February 09, 2009:
RT on DVD: Oliver's W, Spike's St. Anna, and My Name is Bruce!
What better way to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama by watching Oliver Stone's W. this week on DVD? While a handful of middling studio releases hit home... More...
February 08, 2009:
This Stone-d Bush is a pampered village idiot prop, with Thandie's bubbleheaded Condi stealing the show. And while W's 'just make sure you hit no camels on the ass,' is wild, the movie begs the question, who is responsible? W: The Audacity Of Honing Up. 
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February 01, 2009:
This Stone-d Bush is a pampered village idiot prop, with Thandie's bubbleheaded Condi stealing the show. And while W's 'just make sure you hit no camels on the ass,' is wild, the movie begs the question, who is responsible? W: The Audacity Of Honing Up.
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