W.

[Irish_Shrimper]

Just wondered had anyone gone to see the above yet? Could you be bothered? Is it a fair portrayal of Bush, or is it just a film of sly digs at Bush, the Republicans and so forth?

I wouldn't be his biggest fan, but having studied him, the war in Iraq and so forth for yonks now, am still intrigued to know about his past and what went on before he came to power. Going to see it tonight at work hopefully.

 

[Ricey]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KMgXfIe3WFA

Here is the trailer for it.

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Is it out yet?
Thought it was next Friday?
I fancy seeing it, some decent films out (or soon to be out) just now!

 

[MK Shrimper]

I'm obviously no fan but I've heard the portrayal is a bit cartoonish.

 

[Irish_Shrimper]

Is it out yet?
Thought it was next Friday?
I fancy seeing it, some decent films out (or soon to be out) just now!

Came out over here yesterday, so am assuming it is the same in Britain.

 

[Bielzibubz]

Just wondered had anyone gone to see the above yet? Could you be bothered? Is it a fair portrayal of Bush, or is it just a film of sly digs at Bush, the Republicans and so forth?

I wouldn't be his biggest fan, but having studied him, the war in Iraq and so forth for yonks now, am still intrigued to know about his past and what went on before he came to power. Going to see it tonight at work hopefully.

CEO of two failed oil companies, Arbasto and Harken Energy. The latter of which was bailed out by the Saudi Royal Family after intervention by his pappy Bush Snr. (see my post in the Obama thread)

Draft dodger who went AWOL whilst at flight training school together with the person who would later become his chief campaign manager, James E Bath.

Dropped out of law school after one term after it was evident his grades would never meet those required in order to graduate.

Whilst I have an intense mistrust and dislike of American political leaders I do still have a balanced view of things and I'm looking forward to seeing how he's portrayed in this movie.

 

[Irish_Shrimper]

Saw this movie tonight, and despite the length (2 hours 15 ish), quite liked it.

Felt Oliver Stone tried too hard to portray Bush as an idiot in places, and it became a bit annoying and repetitive towards the end. The roles of Rice and Powell are superbly played IMO, with Powell telling Dick Cheney to **** off at one point :D

I found it interesting and intriguing in general. Not to everyones taste mind: half the people at the film left before the half way point!

Would say it is worth a look.

 

[Davros]

I'm obviously no fan but I've heard the portrayal is a bit cartoonish.

hehehehe, Proffesor Liebstrom!!