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Adam McKayForgatókönyvíró:
Adam McKayOperatőr:
Greig FraserZeneszerző:
Nicholas BritellSzereplők:
Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Alison Pill, Eddie Marsan, LisaGay Hamilton, Jesse Plemons, Bill Camp, Don McManus, Lily Rabe (több)Tartalmak(1)
Cheney fél évszázadot felölelő útja során wyomingi elektronikai munkásból az Egyesült Államok de facto elnöke lesz ebben a sötét humorú és gyakran nyugtalanító bepillantásban a szervezeti hatalommal való (vissza)élésbe. McKay értő kezei közt a Cheneyt övező kettősség, mint elhivatott családapa és politikai bábjátékos, bensőségességgel, szellemességgel és merész narratívával találkozik. Eltökélt és végsőkig hű felesége, Lynne által vezérelve és a nyers és nagyhangú Donald Rumsfeld útmutatásával Cheney Nixon adminisztrációja alatt férkőzött be Washington D.C. szerkezetébe, Gerald Ford elnök Fehér Ház-i kabinetfőnökeként kezdve, majd öt kongresszusi ciklus után George H.W. Bush védelmi minisztereként folytatva. 2000-ben lemondott a Halliburton olajipari cég vezérigazgatói posztjáról, hogy George W. Bush alelnökeként szálljon síkra a választásokon, azzal a nyilvánvaló elképzeléssel, hogy csaknem teljeskörű kontrollt élvezne – pusztán formaságként tekintve alelnöki megnevezésére. Cheney ravasz és titkos politikai manőverei oly módon változtatták az amerikai politikai térképet, hogy még évtizedek elteltével is érezhetők lesznek hatásai. Ám világos, hogy ez csak az egyik oldala Dick Cheneynek. Annak a férfiének, akinek a nyilvánosság által ismert képét meghazudtolja visszafogott magánélete és érezhető szeretete családja iránt. (Fórum Hungary)
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A frighteningly impressive display of the total privatization of state power under the false pretense of protecting all Americans, or the entire "free" world. It lacks the playfulness and audience appeal of McKay's previous opus The Big Short, yet this portrait of perhaps the most dangerous vice president in American history is sufficiently searing, satirical, and brutally cynical. Manipulation of public opinion, tens of thousands of dead civilians, and at least two failed states. Dick Cheney's legacy in modern history is truly irrevocable. Acting-wise, of course, it's a fine affair, but I feel that the ultra-flesh-and-blood and sometimes spasmodic performance from Bale slowly wears out.
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A classical American topic – the only attention it will draw will be at the Oscars… and then it will be forgotten. At least Amy Adams still has a pretty face. On the other hand, I would barely have recognized Christian Bale. I guess that this was why at the Golden Globes he thanked Satan for having had the chance to play in this movie…
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When Christian Bale thanked Satan for inspiring his portrayal of Dick Cheney at the Golden Globes, he not only gained the fondness of the Church of Satan, but also expressed how McKay’s film is problematic. He takes a very easy target and, and with a complete lack of nuance, depicts Cheney as the most demonic figure in modern American history, responsible for the war in Iraq, the torture of prisoners and numerous other crimes against humanity. Despite Bale's convincing physical transformation into the powerful politician and the humorous etudes of the actors in supporting roles (though humorous in a way similar to the celebrity cameos in Anchorman), this is a one-dimensional portrait of a diabolical figure without any psychological depth and tells us nothing that we wouldn’t already know. Furthermore, it is an ugly, dull film with mundane direction and, most importantly – unlike The Big Short, which used the same alienating procedures much more systematically – it is not entertaining. The elitist condescension to viewers who clearly would not enjoy Vice (the girl in the intertitle scene, telling her friend how she looks forward to the next instalment of Fast & Furious) is, despite how clever the film pretends to be, really stupid. 50%
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A well-thought-out satire told in McKaye's typical style. Humorous scenes alternate unbelievably naturally with horrifying moments in modern history. Although Vice is another of Bale’s grand acting performances, this time the movie doesn’t rely on him alone. Adams and Rockwell are accomplished supporting actors. Primarily, however, the key things are the fresh screenplay and concept. A movie with an hour-long post-credits scene… They ruined House of Cards for us before the finale, and this could make up for that a little.
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Again, an overused alienation effect and again a constant effort to be above all things, even in moments when it would be appropriate to weigh and let the given information or twist settle calmly. And Adam McKay smiles and winks at me from every line of the script, but I still have yet to figure out whether he considers the audience his best friend or a stubborn fool. What's the use then, that Christian Bale, Steve Carell, and the sovereign Amy Adams can bend over backwards, when this slightly biting satire about a notorious juggernaut lifted from real life looks in a different direction at the most important moments? Still, it's good enough for a weaker average film, because the story, thanks to its bold time jumps, involuntarily captivates you – and unlike The Big Short, I don't get the feeling that I've sat through a lesson in recent history that lasts five hours.
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