Rating 15
Length 2hr 12
Release 25.1.2019
About Governor George W Bush of Texas picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney’s impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and defence secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
Dir Adam McKay
The Good
- The casting is nothing short of incredible. As a whole. I’m not certain this film would work as well with even one casting change.
- I found myself strangely sympathising with Cheney. The very fact that the film is able to do this is something. Not only that, it takes me on an emotional U-turn almost the second I’ve accepted my opinion.
The Bad
- The filming style is what made The Big Short stand out, however the breaking of the 4th wall to explain jargon and political terms doesn’t quite work here. I’m not sure the explanations are explained as well and leave some of the audience behind.
- It wasn’t his movie, but I do feel Rockwell was underused and the character of Bush almost eradicated from the narrative.
The Ugly
- For me it plays it a little too loose with the timeline. It felt very timey whimey and really made it difficult to follow at times.
Final Thoughts
It’s something I’ve glad I watched but I think it had too much of its mind on award season glory than the bums on the seats.
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