Sometimes upsetting and sometimes funny

'Charlie Wilson's War' is sometimes upsetting and sometimes funny! Welcome to Tom Hanks Weekend and I'm starting by reviewing 'Charlie Wilson's War' where Tom Hanks gives one of his best performances as the title character.

The movie recounts the true story of U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson (Hanks) who partnered with CIA operative Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman) to launch Operation Cyclone, a program to organize and support the Afghan mujahideen during the Soviet war in Afghanistan.

Sadly, Philip Seymour Hoffman died at the beginning of 2014 but he was good in this! And the supporting cast (Amy Adams, Julia Roberts, Terry Bozeman) also give very good performances

Was Tom Hanks as good here as in 'Cast Away'? Definitely not! He was very good but his performance wasn't up there with 'Cast Away' or 'Captain Phillips'!

The movie has a lot of adult themes (it's a 15 just for strong language) and should've been rated 15 for drug references, nudity and brief scenes of violence! If strong language was the only reason it earned a 15, they should've re-rated it 12! I really don't see why strong language (and just swearing) would get it 15! The BBFC rated this, 'Billy Elliot', 'Up In The Air' and 'Argo' wrongly!

8/10