Charlie Wilson's War Part Two

I have seen the movie.

Very nicely done, I would give all credit to Tom Hanks, who has done a brilliant job in making this movie funny and watchable. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Julia Roberts have also played their parts well. I am sure Aaron Sorkin is responsible for how conversation keeps flowing and there is never a dull moment.

Its like a western, the good guys vs. the big bad commie bastards. The cavalry arriving just in time to fight off the Indians and save the poor helpless innocents.

I would end my review right there, if it weren't for the fact that this is supposed to be true. Well, I am sure it is based on facts, but it is a very limited view. The film portrays the big bad American government vs. the big bad Soviets, while the hero is a good times congressman from Texas, so at the end, although the hero tries to do the right thing, his efforts are thwarted by his own people.

I say rubbish to that. Charlie Wilson cannot be let off the hook so easily. He cannot be absolved of his responsibility, if he did all the things he has claimed to have done. As a next step, I am reading the book. Will be back later with my comments.

The movie is a must see, especially for Pakistanis, it is funny and well made. 8 out of ten.