The film is based on the true life story of Congress man/ ladies man Charlie Wilson's plight to to fund the Afgan rebels to fight the invading Russian war machine in the 80's. How the story unfolds in his efforts is very interestingand amusing. Hanks as ever is brilliant as the flawed Wilson, and Julia Roberts gives in a good support, if slightly under used role. But it's Phillip Seymour Hoffman who steals the show, as the ex C.I.A spy. The feels slightly underwhelming due to the fact as the film is only 90 minutes long, not long enough to give the propper story justice, and is interesting rather than gripping. But this film hits a bulls eye in being a good history lesson, and the final minutes of the film where after the the Russians have pulled out of Afganistan, and the U.S congress are not willing to give money to re-build the country is a stark reminder of the world we live in today.
This may be a slightly flawed film, but still deserves your attention, and deals with the… more »

The film is based on the true life story of Congress man/ ladies man Charlie Wilson's plight to to fund the Afgan rebels to fight the invading Russian war machine in the 80's. How the story unfolds in his efforts is very interestingand amusing. Hanks as ever is brilliant as the flawed Wilson, and Julia Roberts gives in a good support, if slightly under used role. But it's Phillip Seymour Hoffman who steals the show, as the ex C.I.A spy. The feels slightly underwhelming due to the fact as the film is only 90 minutes long, not long enough to give the propper story justice, and is interesting rather than gripping. But this film hits a bulls eye in being a good history lesson, and the final minutes of the film where after the the Russians have pulled out of Afganistan, and the U.S congress are not willing to give money to re-build the country is a stark reminder of the world we live in today.
This may be a slightly flawed film, but still deserves your attention, and deals with the subjest matter allot better than the recent LIONS FOR LAMBS.
Well worth watching!