Charlie Wilson's War

The Charlie Wilson's War, a cunning and yet down right to earth movie of a Texas Congressman in this fight towards the end of the Cold War between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union in the late 70s to 80s.

Allied with the sixth wealthiest woman in Texas, a friend and also romantic partner, Mrs Joanne Herring, Charlie finds himself in the heart of a new covert operation in ending the war between Afghanistan and Soviet Union. From a simple US$5million project, the operation becomes appropriated to US$1billion. He is very lucky to find capable team with the help of Gust Arvakotos who has been fighting the Russians.

His effort is most definitely commendable. Only in the presence of the suffering and seeing with their own eyes will people come to realise the real danger and harm of a war. I salute these people for the effort they have made. As disappointed as Charlie has been portrayed in the movie, I personally share the sentiment that the next generation is most particularly vulnerable and should be given the right education and attitude.

And most importantly, war is not the ultimate solution. Destroying homes, killing innocent people should never be the way to promote a cause. Let's all make love, not war people. Spare the young from further agony and fear of uncertainty. Let them lead a meaningful and peaceful lives.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 fairy clouds. This is an excellent and brilliant movie. Good depth and humour while man-handling the serious issue of war.