Charlie Wilson's War

This is a very interesting, enjoyable movie (though not without some nudity and language, both of which are quite effective in painting the character of the movie's characters). Charlie is a morally reprehensible, selfish do-nothing US Congressman remarkably moved to assist the Afghans in resisting the Soviets. It was the frontline of the Cold War, and rather counter-factual scenarios are rather troubling. Yet, success was achieved...though we all too soon forgot about the fighters and moved on (quite likely to the detriment of our national security, long-term). Along with this interesting story, the acting was very strong.

On a scale of the Mountains of Afghanistan (1) to the Mountains of Colorado (6), this one's a 4.8.