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Oliver Stone’s next move may actually prove to be more
controversial than his previous ones. The fuss and buzz around the filmmaker’s
“JFK” and “Nixon” will most likely focus on his upcoming production that takes
aim at the current United
States president, although Stone said that
no malevolence was intended by any means.
Less than three weeks prior to the election, Americans can
take “W.” for granted or try to analyze the past decade, as well as the future,
and consider all of the ups and downs of nowadays society.
Josh Brolin impersonates George W. Bush and he deserves much
praise not only for his compelling and realistic performance, but also for his
audacity. You don’t bump into such actors every day. Instead of backing off,
Brolin has completed the “W.” puzzle with patience and courage, offering an
evenhanded and accurate representation of the president’s more or less known
persona.
The apparently unprejudiced and gripping sketch reveals
generally accepted episodes in Mr. Bush’s life, gliding from noteworthy career
facts to personal matters. “W.” depicts the sitting president’s way to the
White House, passing through the good old fraternity days, his unpleasant clashes
with his father, the much talked about alcohol-related issues, his religious escape,
as well as the Bush administration and the Iraq war.
In an interview with Reuters, director Oliver Stone
explained that the film was not meant to “bring malice or judgment on George W.
Bush and his administration.”
He added that the president and his administration need no
interpretation or assessment, as they “clearly speak for themselves.”
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