i like tom hank and and he be one of few actor who will draw me into the theatre regardless of any misgiving i may have concern the film . i worry about mr. hank return to light comedy a this be the arena where he make the transition from tv to film remember big . well and charlie wilson war be not light comedy . it be political satire and and extremely well write political satire at that . the script be the star of this film and and the word smithing by aaron sorkin be some of the best on offer this year . mike nicols hold the entire escapade together and deliver a film that zip along in a very quick 90 minute ( timing be everything in comedy and and nothing be ever funny if it drag ) . nicols choice in set and light be also very reminiscent of 70 and 80 tv and a move use deliberately to root the piece in period . the return to the use of model work and stock photography over digital special effect also enhance the retro look and believability . note to the production designer in your choice of stock footage represent i know the difference between an f 16 and a mig and and a bell and a hind . but that may have be part of the joke and too . i saw this film in philadelphia . it be interest to watch and listen to the audience not get the historical reference to their own history . history tend to repeat because the recidivist have forget what happen the first time around . kudos to both mr. hank and that chameleon phillip seymore hoffman . sorkin script be bring to life by these actor and and the entire production team be on the top of their game . heartily recommend .