"Who do you think you are? A Kennedy? You’re a Bush. Act like one." If I hadn’t known this teaser was for Oliver Stone’s W. ahead of time, I don’t think I would’ve realized the movie was even about our current Commander-in-Chief until he gets dressed down with this line by his father — played by James Cromwell with pretty much zero attempt to match George H. W. Bush’s distinct vocal cadences. I know a fair amount about George W. Bush’s, um, ne’er-do-well biography, but it’s still pretty jarring to place the same man who currently occupies the Oval Office at the wheel of a car crashing into someone’s front yard. Which, I imagine, is the point. Here, check it out yourself, and see what I mean:
Oliver Stone said in EW’s May cover story on W. that "Bush is not a complex and dark man, so… this movie can be funnier [than Nixon and JFK] because Bush is funny," and it would appear he made good on his word. And, goodness, does Josh Brolin look convincing as George Jr. (Meanwhile, I couldn’t even recognize Thandie Newton as Condoleezza Rice.) So tell me, PopWatchers, has this look at the movie convinced you it’s worth checking out? Or does living through eight years of this particular story feel like plenty for the time being?
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Heh, the movie looks like a hoot and hopefully a good catharsis. I can’t wait to see it, laugh, and thank god he’s not literally running for a third term. Unfortunately, there’s still that other brain dead psycho, McCain, who can still potentially doom us all.
I’m sure you mean Josh Brolin
And yeah, this looks hilarious. Of course, I’m Canadian and consequently exceedingly biased.
I’m so watching this! Looks like a great laugh! Cause you know, anything Dubya does is funny…
Yeah, I was going to say. James Brolin played REAGAN, not Bush.
Good catch, PopWatchers. Of course we meant Josh, not James. D’oh!
I was sold at Josh Brolin dancing on the tabletop in a sexy cowboy hat and tight jeans.
I was sold at seeing Josh dance on tha tabletop in a sexy cowboy hat and tight jeans!
Not impressed. I hate President Bush as much as the 75% of people in the US that despise him, but what is the point of this movie? To showcase that an idiot occupies the White House currently? I think the current $490 billion deficit already proved that. Plus, this pins the problem on Bush. Lets not forget that in 2004, Bush legitimatly won the presidency (not by much, but still). Maybe some accountability should be pinned on us and not on the fact that Bush is an ignoramous. Even if he is a total baffoon and the worst president in history.
Another swipe at Bush. I’m surprised this didn’t come out a few years ago when it was, you know, relevant.
I’ll see the movie, but I don’t expect it to be fair in the slightest.
While I’m not a fan of GW, I hope that this film is fairly unbiased and/or apolitical. I can go elsewhere to hear why I should hate/love Bush, and how he screwed/saved this country.
For this film, I’m more interested in the story of the man than Stone’s personal politics.
Eight years is more than enough for me, thank you. In fact, I was pretty much fed up with him after the first two.
I couldn’t watch That’s My Bush, I can’t watch Lil Bush, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to watch this. I stayed up all night back in 2000 to make sure this bozo didn’t become President. Sadly, we know that horrific result. These shows and movies, though good-intentioned enough to poke fun at this incompetant, just reiterate the simple, terrifying fact that somehow enough people in this great country of ours felt compelled to vote for a goober. I don’t like being reminded that, sadly, the majority of Americans are exactly what people in other countries think of when they think of “Americans”…a bunch of backwoods hick yokels.
I couldn’t stomach “Recount” and probs not this either, too soon.
This looks so incredibly campy. Isn’t Oliver Stone done with biopics yet? I’m still laughing about how he went on a crazy tirade when everyone hated “Alexander.”
“the majority of Americans are exactly what people in other countries think of when they think of “Americans”…a bunch of backwoods hick yokels.”
Which is exactly why “bitter,” “backwoods yokels” keep electing Republicans (and why Rs have dominated Presidential politics for 30 years). Because they are better then condescending, urban, coastal jerks who think that their way of life is better, they are more “enlightened,” and they are infinitely more intelligent then the rest of us in fly-over country. And movies like this do nothing to help the liberal cause. They just remind us why we don’t like elitists in the first place. There is a reason why Oliver Stone didn’t make Nixon and JFK while they were still in office…he didn’t have the ending yet. And he doesn’t have enough perspective to film the President’s story while he is still in office.
This trailer looks trashy and cute. I’m not against politics looking funny (ie: Wag the Dog) but this looks like an ambush. I think I’ll be skipping this film.
With the ‘influence’ of the entertainment community in politics as it is, are these movies necessary?
I know – its Oliver Stone, and he’s ‘edgy’ and ‘controversial’, but for the love of pete, pick another person. I’m not really pro or con either way, just tired of the topic. Where’s the film on Buchanan or Jackson?
Stone says he intends a DR. STRANGLELOVE approach. hope it finds a proper tone to this joke of a President. but the joke’s been on all of us. maybe…just maybe America will think before it votes in the future? we got what we deserved for not paying attention.
Looks like fun, but why didn’t he wait till after the term was over so he can have a great ending of W passing off the White House to someone with an IQ greater than a ficus tree?
Does anyone still take Oliver Stone seriously? Really?
Maybe he can make another in 8 years called “B.O.”. Poster could be someone holding their nose due to the stench of flourishing Marxism. but…then again…a movie like that probably won’t be allowed 8 years from now.
here here Bill in Seattle.
Another weak, moronic shot in the dark to degrade and undermine our wonderful country of America. I’ll watch it and empathize the humor in watching someone’s shortcomings, misfortunes, and mishaps as any self-loathing, country hating leftist scum might intend to. But I won’t give a dime to do so. Self centered liberals have no concept of RIGHT or wrong and this movie looks to exacerbate the ignorance.
I’ll admit it, I voted for Bush the first time around in 2000. I thought that he’d be able to take advantage of his father’s advisers and bring an experienced team in to help him/the country. I also have a number of relatives in the military/law enforcement/fire department/etc. However, I’m now one of the 75% of people that disapprove of the job he’s done as President. I’m so disappointed and almost outraged by what he has done in his 8 years that I am so not ready to see a movie about him. Especially a comedy. Sigh.
since when do republicans post comments on entertainment sites? aren’t they too busy reading their bibles, lording their morally superiority over others and whining about the liberal media?
moral*
you’re all a bunch of old losers
don’t we already KNOW this story? Dubya was a party animal, drunk driver, drug taking wild man…I’m so tired of this admin the LAST thing I’m gonna do is PAY to go see how it all began…good lord…
Worst…Trailer….Ever….
no really – “since when do republicans post comments on entertainment sites? aren’t they too busy reading their bibles, lording their morally superiority over others and whining about the liberal media?”
Glad to see liberal open-mindedness and tolerance is still alive and well. Tolerance through conformity – now that’s some change I can believe in!