Any political drama is bound to be divisive in this day and age. Liberals will call it informative and factual. Conservatives will say it is an oversimplification at best, and mischaracterization at worst.
At the end of the day though, this is a movie. As a movie it does very well; the cast being the high point. Bale’s performance is downright incredible. Hyper committed as always, he nails the role on a level few actors could ever hope to achieve.
The supporting cast does their part as well. Steve Carell’s Donald Rumsfeld, and Amy Adams’ Lynne Cheney are played to perfection. However, perhaps the best supporting actor is Sam Rockwell’s George W. Bush.
While it does seem to oversimplify events at times, overall it feels more historical and authentic than many others in its genre.
Rating: 3.5/5
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