Josh Brolin Is the Leader in “W.”

By Rebecca Brody
15:26, October 13th 2008
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Josh Brolin Is the Leader in “W.”

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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