W. Review

Day 2 - 5th January
Snacks eaten - bourbons and tea
Film number 2 - W.
Directed by Oliver Stone
Year - 2008
 Christian Bale was originally meant to play the role of George W. Bush but was not happy with the end results of the prosthetics and make-up. Brolin was cast last minute.

 Oliver Stone directs this farcial biopic of George W. Bush's time as president following the 9/11 attacks. Josh Brolin brilliantly portrays a privileged frat boy whose family legacy and wealth enabled him to become the 43rd President of the United States. Stone appears slightly sympathetic as flashbacks to George's early life show his inability to live up to his father's expectations and his struggle with family pressure. However, the contrast is amusing when Brolin imitates the dim-witted leader as he fumbles through his presidency, unaware of his place under the manipulative thumb of Vice President Dick Cheney (Richard Dreyfuss).
Bush's staff are cast well from Dreyfuss being the embodiment of Cheney to Thandie Newton's caricature of Condoleezza Rice. People who are adverse to Bush will find this film loyal to their beliefs and theories of his actions concerning the 9/11 retaliation. Entertaining and another stellar performance from Josh Brolin.

Well another good choice. Although damn you Josh for making a young George Bush seem very attractive. damn that southern drawl. Fool me once Josh..... Ok, next film for tomorrow...... The Last Picture Show. The connection? again probably quite easy. Although not for long.