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Vice (2018)
Let me briefly summarize the plot, as there's nothing unexpected in it: there was a gray, unremarkable bureaucrat who was good at nothing but carrying briefcases for his boss. A series of coincidences led to him achieving some political success, and eventually, he became the second most powerful person in the country. Suddenly, terrorist attacks began in the country, and thanks to this, the bureaucrat gained significant influence, expanding the powers of the government, both his own and the state as a whole. In domestic policy, he advocated for conservatism and traditional values; in foreign policy, he acted as a gray eminence in initiating the special military operation "Iraqi Freedom" and orchestrated an invasion of Iran, which was successfully completed in three weeks.
Overall, I can't say that I particularly enjoyed the film. It feels like the Democratic Party of the United States at least partially sponsored it, and it also feels very drawn out and stuffy. The film's director, Adam McKay, tried to repeat the techniques he used in The Big Short (2015). In short, that was also a quite informative film that attempts to explain complex things in a simple way. And to prevent the film from being too overwhelming, it constantly includes semi-funny, semi-serious scenes that help make the material easier to digest. But in that film, these scenes worked well and served as an excellent way to lighten the mood and make the film more enjoyable. Here, however, they feel just as stuffy as everything else. In general, I can't say that it's difficult to watch, but I was bored and often glanced at the clock. But the plot was worth it, more or less.
Let me briefly summarize the plot, as there's nothing unexpected in it: there was a gray, unremarkable bureaucrat who was good at nothing but carrying briefcases for his boss. A series of coincidences led to him achieving some political success, and eventually, he became the second most powerful person in the country. Suddenly, terrorist attacks began in the country, and thanks to this, the bureaucrat gained significant influence, expanding the powers of the government, both his own and the state as a whole. In domestic policy, he advocated for conservatism and traditional values; in foreign policy, he acted as a gray eminence in initiating the special military operation "Iraqi Freedom" and orchestrated an invasion of Iran, which was successfully completed in three weeks.
Overall, I can't say that I particularly enjoyed the film. It feels like the Democratic Party of the United States at least partially sponsored it, and it also feels very drawn out and stuffy. The film's director, Adam McKay, tried to repeat the techniques he used in The Big Short (2015). In short, that was also a quite informative film that attempts to explain complex things in a simple way. And to prevent the film from being too overwhelming, it constantly includes semi-funny, semi-serious scenes that help make the material easier to digest. But in that film, these scenes worked well and served as an excellent way to lighten the mood and make the film more enjoyable. Here, however, they feel just as stuffy as everything else. In general, I can't say that it's difficult to watch, but I was bored and often glanced at the clock. But the plot was worth it, more or less.
Where do we go?
Where do we end up when we save the world?
Where do we end up when we save the world?