Thomas Strome

Each new iteration improves upon the last. This one is excellent and is true to the original. The cast is excellent. A fine motion picture by any measure.

Rotten Tomatoes made a mistake on this movie. The first four minutes or so was the best scene the author has EVER seen in a movie. John Travolta later stated it was this scene that compelled him to take the role. You won’t be disappointed. The rest of the movie was good, but that first scene remains UNRIVALED in all of moviedom.

I agree with those entities like Rotten Tomatoes whom gave three stars. However, there was at least one scene in a restaurant where five stars were in order. It was purely cinematic genius,up there with the first four minutes of Swordfish and a few other rare choice monologues. I won’t give it away but it encapsulated the very best of the film. Christian Bale nailed Cheney’s mannerisms and the film raises real questions as to whether Cheney’s motives were pure...or not ? Of course there is that pesky Haliburton connection which muddies the water. Anyway, don’t leave at each of two false endings which is a tad annoying. All in all, worthwhile if you’re like me trying to figure out what (really) went on in those days.