Oliver Stoneis the provocative, politically driven filmmaker behind movies likePlatoon,Natural Born Killers, andJFK.
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Brolin’s uncanny performance anchors the movie.
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He absolutely nails Bush’s voice and mannerisms.
The supporting cast is similarly strong.
As a whole,W.falls short of its potential, but it boasts enough intrigue to like political junkies.
When Ophelia is kidnapped, the peaceful Ben and war-hardened Chon are forced into a fight for her survival.
“Comandanteis a bold (though flawed) documentary featuring Stone in conversation withFidel Castro.
Castro, charismatic and commanding, responds with both defiance and surprising humor.
The movie isn’t really serious political journalism.
Rather, it’sa cheeky two-hander between dueling egos.
While critics debatedComandante’s sympathetic tone, it’s undeniably intriguing to see Castro in this sort of setting.
Few filmmakers could get this kind of access to a figure like Castro.
If only the director had pushed his conversations a little more.
While not particularly boundary-pushing,Any Given Sundayis a solid sports flick, blending bone-crunching action with character-driven drama.
That said, the movie is overlong and would have benefited from some more judicious editing.
Still, as a passionate manifesto, it’s well done.
They stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish.
“Anthony Hopkinsplays America’s 37th President in this biopic, focusing on the Watergate scandal and its aftermath.
Much of the movie’s success is thanks tothe mighty Anthony Hopkins.
Here, he’s fittingly weary and paranoid, clearly giving his allin the performance.
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The film explores Morrisons transformation from a shy college student into a charismatic but self-destructive rock star.
Stone assists him with a suitably psychedelic cinematic style, nicely capturing the vibe of the era.
Stone won the Best Director Award, thoughDriving Miss Daisyclaimed Best Picture.
The movie was adapted from a play co-written by star Bogosian, itself loosely inspired by real events.
Bogosian is terrific in the role, helped by a strong supporting cast.
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