Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

Five minutes of morality does not make up for a movie about how great the guy who armed the Afghans was. The real life Wilson took risks and made a name for himself both on and off the field. That makes for an exciting movie. But it does not tell a complete story. Turning the last few minutes into a plea for peace is a nice gesture but I think it was too subtle, especially compared with the rest of the film.

Hoffman was fantastic, even if I couldn't always hear what he said. No watch checks - I turned off my cell phone and don't own a watch, though, so it would have taken some effort. That assistant from Talladega Nights reprises her role as the level-headed advisor, but without the sex fiend waiting to get out thing, thank god. But good acting does a not a movie make.