Since it is taken from a real event in American history, there is no major ups and downs in the plot. For ordinary Chinese, it is a story that feels like boiled water. The film is about the Cold War in the 1980s. In order to help Afghanistan resist the Soviet Union's aggression war, American Congressman Charlie Wilson worked hard to obtain arms assistance for the Afghan resistance forces at home. Finally, with the support of American weapons, Afghanistan defeated the Soviet Red Army and won the war. victory. Congressman Charlie Wilson is honored, and America is once again the world policeman representing justice.
There is nothing biased in the film. It uses the deeds of Congressman Charlie Wilson to restore the original appearance of that era and things. It is explained from the perspective of some Americans at that time. All dialogues and thoughts are trying to avoid branding the views of today's people. The film has no intention of judging the past, it just presents the past to everyone, so that people can think for themselves. One thing that strikes me is that, thanks to the efforts of Charlie Wilson, the Americans gave $1 billion to support the Afghan resistance. But after the victory, Congress was no longer willing to spend $1 million to help rebuild education in Afghanistan. Realistic utilitarianism makes Charlie Wilson feel helpless. The victory of the $1 billion war adds a point to the justice performance of the United States, and it is worth it. And no one wants to pay for the $1 million in humanitarian aid.
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