It's not difficult to portray Dick Cheney negatively, and this movie unfortunately crosses the line into being overtly prejudiced. Around ten minutes in, it becomes clear that this isn’t approaching its subject with the balance seen in Stone’s *W* or even the critical perspective of Liman’s *Fair Game*. Instead, what unfolds is a film that feels like an attack from beginning to end; it's surprising when it concludes and the director didn't use the chance to pin responsibility for the Reichstag fire on him. Keep in mind, this is Dick Cheney—a figure who could easily be depicted as villainous without resorting to a one-sided portrayal. So, when you feel like things are being pushed too far, they genuinely are going much further than that. On the positive side, Bale gives a very good performance as Cheney, even though it feels like he’s in a film reminiscent of Leni Riefenstahl's work. Sam Rockwell’s portrayal of W, however, is exceptionally poor, prompting a desire for someone like Will Ferrell to have been cast instead. Ultimately, the result is an overtly biased presentation that doesn't even try to hide it, focusing on a person who could easily be seen as monstrous without such extreme exaggerations.

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