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W. Reviews

2008

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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 Oliver Stone is bringing the life of our 43rd president to the big screen as only he can. W takes viewers through Bush's eventful life--.. Read more

Starring	Josh Brolin, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Elizabeth Banks
Director	Oliver Stone
Genres	Drama

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  No gore, lots of dick and bush
  
  There was a physicist, whose name I have forgotten, who once said that 'religion is an insult to human dignity. Without it you'd have good people doing ... read more »
  
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  - BobbyShaftoe
  - 26 reviews
  - Cheshire
  - 19 Mar 2009 at 17:22
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  - 0
  I don't believe the American government is run this way, we must all invade the USA immediately and fix them
  
  I don't believe the American government is run this way, we must all invade them and fix the American government immediately as a favour to them!
  
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- 1116449
- - thepresidentofunitedstates
  - 39 reviews
  - 04 May 2012 at 03:40
- - 0
  - 0
  No Hatchet Job
  
  I expected more of a biased crushing of a man thats lets face it is a reasonably easy target. In fact this film through its exploration of early life suggests ... read more »
  
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- 1105561
- - 5ft7offootballheaven
  - 231 reviews
  - London
  - 25 Mar 2012 at 15:53
- - 0
  - 3
  Good movie - worth a watch
  
  Oliver Stone's biographical take on the life of George W. Bush, one of the most controversial presidents in USA history, chronicling from his wild and ... read more »
  
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- - Sukhster
  - 9 reviews
  - London
  - 30 Dec 2011 at 08:52
- - 2
  - 4
  Dubya? What a D.U.M.B.A.S.S!!
  
  This film highlights the stupidity of Americans and their judgement to vote in 'Dubya' not once, but twice into the White House!! And they have no one ... read more »
  
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- 1076688
- - greathistorian
  - 2 reviews
  - 29 Dec 2011 at 14:31
- - 2
  - 2
  Good ole bore.
  
  The Joker in the pack gets his own movie and with it a dull as dishwater treatment that is probably about as interesting as sitting in on a presidential meet.<... read more »
  
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- 1070169
- - BMidland
  - 137 reviews
  - Walsall
  - 04 Dec 2011 at 17:59
- - 1
  - 2
  A definit "must not watch"
  
  In short, probably the worst film I've ever watched. Definitely the first film I din't watch to the end. Bad story line, awful acting...
  
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- - a customer
  - 03 Dec 2011 at 21:06
- - 1
  - 0
  Interesting and thought provoking!
  
  I think this is a great and very interesting film. People need to stop critcising it just because they hate bush. I hate him too but i'm not gonna s**t on a... read more »
  
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- - Chi Lau89
  - 3 reviews
  - West Molesey
  - 19 Jun 2011 at 18:22
- - 2
  - 8
  STONE : COLD: SOBER
  
  Must be one of the most Un-American movies of all time. It is very obvious Oliver Stone has little or no regard for the Bush dynasty or the Republican Party. ... read more »
  
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- 995582
- - Burnhamite
  - 273 reviews
  - BURNHAM
  - 22 May 2011 at 08:00
- - 2
  - 0
  Enlightening - for those interested in the core subject
  
  Truly enlightening. We all know the limitations of Bush, but I felt I understood who he was more after watching this film. I didn't drift off into a state ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - HarryD
  - 7 reviews
  - 03 May 2011 at 19:28
- - 0
  - 6
  Weapon Of Mass Boredom
  
  How did this guy ever make it to president... oh yeah his daddy was one! its like indian actors they are so bad at acting but because their daddy was a famous ... read more »
  
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- - ThorBafferMatha
  - 3 reviews
  - 14 Apr 2011 at 15:09
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  No gore, lots of dick and bush
  
  There was a physicist, whose name I have forgotten, who once said that 'religion is an insult to human dignity. Without it you'd have good people doing ... read more »
  
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  - BobbyShaftoe
  - 26 reviews
  - Cheshire
  - 19 Mar 2009 at 17:22
- - 33
  - 15
  good
  
  good. good. good. good. good. good. good. good. good. good good.
  
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  - Lanark
  - 28 Sep 2008 at 14:30
- - 15
  - 1
  Poor, shallow and dissapointing, just like the man himself !
  
  A film that answers virtually nothing and entertains even less. If you are looking for any answers regarding the dubious way W came to power, or the reasons ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 11 Nov 2008 at 17:55
- - 10
  - 3
  JUST WATCH FARENHEIGHT 9/11
  
  JUST WATCH THE ACTUALL FOOTAGE OF GW BUSH ITS MUTCH FUNNIER THAN SOMEONE MIMICING SOMEONE BEING FUNNY . DONT GET IT GOOD DIRECTION AS EXPECTED . BUT I JUST DONT... read more »
  
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- 656201
- - WWWBOARDUMBCOM
  - 34 reviews
  - Boston
  - 08 Nov 2008 at 23:49
- - 7
  - 0
  Good effort from Stone:unconvincing performance from Brolin!
  
  This is clearly an Oliver Stone movie.He has managed to leave his trademark controversial quips throughout the movie, that made the movie a good watch. Josh ... read more »
  
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- 655936
- - a customer
  - SW London
  - 08 Nov 2008 at 13:12
- - 6
  - 1
  How did W ever become President?
  
  This film does illustrate what a boorish, arrogant shirker W was and probaly still is, saved from obscurity only by his privledged family. However, the film ... read more »
  
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- - Michael
  - Hampshire
  - 30 Sep 2010 at 12:06
- - 5
  - 0
  Disappointing
  
  Real disappointment, the characters look unreal - the history is just too fresh. I was expecting much better from Oliver Stone.
  
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- - a customer
  - Poole
  - 08 Apr 2009 at 21:37
- - 5
  - 1
  W NOT GOOD
  
  Terrible, terrible, boring, and not accurate.
  
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- - Gredalin
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 23 Mar 2009 at 23:04
- - 5
  - 2
  W.
  
  Even after eight disastrous years as the most powerful man in the world George W Bush is, in some strange way, still rather unknowable. It’s probably ... read more »
  
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- - SAI81
  - 360 reviews
  - Tonbridge
  - 03 Feb 2009 at 17:46
- - 4
  - 0
  Dull
  
  This film made an otherwise entertaining human being look dull. Not really impressive on any level
  
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- 735921
- - AmeC
  - 3 reviews
  - Northampton
  - 01 Apr 2009 at 07:15

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  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 Oliver Stone is bringing the life of our 43rd president to the big screen as only he can. W takes viewers ...