It's a biopic about George W. Bush, which Stone rushed to get out before the American election. And it shows. The script seems poorly thought out and interesting themes that could have been explored (such as being the no-hoper son of a president) get skimmed over and instead the audience sits through long scenes in the situation room of the Bush administration plotting the Iraq war. But we all know about that stuff! There was no humanity in it, just some actors impersonating famous politicians.
Josh Brolin who plays Bush is good though. His performance is more than an impersonation. But we learn nothing about Bush. There are probably 3 good scenes in the whole film... and it's a long film!
I understand it hasn't come out in Aus yet. I hope it doesn't, for your sakes.
In other news: still hunting for an agent, am entering a short film competition for The Guardian with SD (you can see the comp here), work with AFHR is going well, got my interview at the Barbican next week, move into new flat on Sunday.
Over and out.
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