The true story of a Democratic Congressman (Tom Hanks) who conspired with a “no-nonsense” CIA operative (Oscar-nominated Philip Seymour Hoffman) to launch the resistance to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
REVIEWS
“Hanks infuses Wilson with a bounce and charm we haven’t seen from him in years, while Roberts brings a regal air to the underwritten Herring. […] everything Hoffman says and does is a perfectly modulated hoot” Empire
“Audiences may flinch at the thought of another miserable war movie. But Nichols frames the film like a surreal comedy. He shreds every remaining ounce of faith you might have in American foreign policy, and he does so at a snappy pace and with great vim.” James Christopher, The Times
“[…] breezily directed, intelligently written and boasts enjoyable performances” Matthew Turner, View London
Awards
Golden Globes ’08 nominations
– Best Motion Picture
– Best Actor (Tom Hanks)
– Best Supporting Actor (Philip Seymour Hoffman)
– Best Actress (Julia Roberts)
– Best Screenplay (Aaron Sorkin)
Oscar ’08 nomination
– Best Supporting Actor (Philip Seymour Hoffman)
BAFTA ’08 nomination
– Best Supporting Actor (Philip Seymour Hoffman)