Charlie Wilson's War
A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.
Critics Sentiment
Wilson befriends maverick CIA operative Gust Avrakotos
Joanne Herring pushes Wilson to help the Afghan people
The film dramatically improves when Philip Seymour Hoffman's CIA operative is introduced, jumping from Julia Roberts' poorly received performance to universally praised chemistry between Hanks and Hoffman
Critics found Charlie Wilson's War an entertaining political satire elevated by Aaron Sorkin's sharp dialogue and Mike Nichols' direction. While Philip Seymour Hoffman's CIA operative received universal praise and Tom Hanks delivered solid work, Julia Roberts was widely criticized as miscast. The film was praised for its wit and pacing but criticized for not fully exploring the moral complexities and long-term consequences of its subject matter.
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Tom Hanks
Charlie Wilson
Julia Roberts
Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams
Bonnie Bach
Emily Blunt
Jane Liddle
Om Puri
President Zia
Shiri Appleby
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Rachel Nichols
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Wynn Everett
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Jud Tylor
Crystal Lee
John Slattery
Cravely
Erick Avari
Avi Perlman
Cyia Batten
Stacey
Denis O'Hare
Harold Holt
Ned Beatty
Doc Long
Ken Stott
Zvi
Daniel Eric Gold
Donnelly
Harry S. Murphy
Congressional Committee
Enayat Delawary
Doc Long's Translator
Peter Gerety
Larry Liddle
Crew
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