Charlie Wilson's War
2007
***
Director: Mike Nichols
Cast: Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Amy Adams
In the early 1980s, the Soviet Union has just invaded Afghanistan. Back in the U.S., a Texas congressman uses his charm and wits to arm the Afghan rebels, but during the Cold War it needs to be a covert operation. This entertaining political comedy is based on a true story and adapted from George Crile's book. Hanks (as a suave politician who loves whiskey and women) and Hoffman (as a cynical CIA agent) give enjoyable performances.
