Charlie Wilsons War Reviews

ReThinking Charlie Wilson's War: the Afghan War that Keeps On Taking

Jonathan Kim | Posted 09.14.2009 | Entertainment

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Jonathan Kim

The US will spend more on the war in Afghanistan next year than it will in Iraq. So I thought it would be interesting to take another look at Charlie Wilson's War.

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Charlie Wilson's War: "A Blast" And "A Hoot"

New York Times | A.O.Scott | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

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Most of the recent films we've seen about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq remind us what a drag those conflicts are, which may be why so few of us ha...

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An Interview With "Charlie Wilson's War" Director Mike Nichols:

Newsweek | Cathleen McGuigan | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

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Any hack can film a sex scene, but director Mike Nichols is a connoisseur of pre- and postcoital moments. He was the guy, don't forget, behind that in...

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"Charlie Wilson's War" Gets Early Rave

Variety | Todd McCarthy | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

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"Charlie Wilson's War" is that rare Hollywood commodity these days: a smart, sophisticated entertainment for grownups. Based on the late George Crile'...

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