[Bender2]

I am at at the age where going to a film, I put aside all politics and just go for the entertainment. Otherwise, I would never go at all.

I just recently saw Charlie Wilson’s War and knew going in it would not be truthful toward any Conservative aspect, no film from Hollywood nowadays ever is, but I must admit I was pleasantly surprised to hear "Kill Communists!" and "Kill Russians!" spoken with such glee!

One must say fantastic acting by those liberal actors, they had me believing their characters really wanted to kill commies and Russians.

And the beautiful women in the film [Even Julia Roberts!] did add mightily to the entertainment value. If I were 40 years younger I'd chase Shiri Appleby (Jailbait) till I caughter her and if I were 30 years younger I'd chase Emily Blunt (Jane Liddle) until I caught her. If I was ten years older and a billionaire, I'd have both Shiri and Emily chase and catch me!

All in all, I had a great time! With only an occasional "Crap, that's Hollywood!" aside.

And at my small Texas town theater... it only cost me $2.25!

[big'ol_freeper]

$2.25!!! Haven’t seen that price for a movie since the 1970’s round these parts (and most others).

[Allegra]

I just recently saw Charlie Wilson’s War and knew going in it would not be truthful toward any Conservative aspect, no film from Hollywood nowadays ever is, but I must admit I was pleasantly surprised to hear "Kill Communists!" and "Kill Russians!" spoken with such glee!

A friend talked me into going to see it when I was home last month. I was braced for the blatant, in-your-face liberalism that never really reared its head.

Also pleasing was the remark Charlie made towards the end of the movie, lamenting the fact that the U.S. helps these nations out and then just leaves.

This was when the Taliban had just made their appearance and they weren't even named as such in the movie.

I wonder if Hollywoood realized what they were supporting when that line was spoken? ;-)

[BIGLOOK]

I've thought of seeing this movie but I know that Hollywood would never give credit to the Reagan administration nor recognize Charlie Wilson as a Scoop Jackson democrat. All they wanted was a hero with a (D).

Bender, you can bet your shiny ass no Hollywood types visited Lufkin to do research on the local politics or views.