W. (2008) 7/10

Starring : Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Richard Dreyfuss
Director : Oliver Stone
Running Time : 130 mins

From an early age George W Bush (Brolin) had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. He had a serious drinking problem and he was overlooked by his father, but soon it becomes clear what could turn this unassuming young man into one of Americas most controversial presidents to date.

Based on some of the cast members that were in this movie, for some reason I was expecting a slapstick comedy, but I should have known that with Oliver Stone at the helm this was going to be something of a long-winded biopic. The movie flips back and forth in time, showing Bush in 2004 as he struggles through his re-election, and back to his formative years where he was something of a tearaway. Worth watching, but don't expect big laughs.

You’ll like this if you liked : Frost / Nixon