Based on the memoir The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan by Kim Barker, 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' is a mostly entertaining War-Dramedy, that is anchored by a Stupendous Performance by Tina Fey. The usually comedic actress, boasts range & class in her first dramatic role (with comic touches, of course).
'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' Synopsis: A journalist Kim Baker (Fey) recounts her wartime coverage in Afghanistan.
'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' explores Baker's life-changing journey, with moments of fine comedy & dramatic undertones. Her journey wasn't an ordinary one, it had laughs, heartbreaks, violence & even betrayal. But Baker's journey is worth watching on celluloid, as its engaging for the most bit.
Robert Carlock's Adapted Screenplay is good, although the last act doesn't quite add up. Baker's Journey is exciting, but the culmination of this chapter of her life, doesn't come up as a whole. The Writing needed to be better, no doubt. Glenn Ficarra & John Requa's Direction is passable. Cinematography is superbly done. Editing is alright. Art & Costume Design are perfect.
Performance-Wise: Tina Fey is the life of 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot'. She's in top-form & owns the show form start to end. Martin Freeman is first-rate, as always. Margot Robbie is stunning, both appearance & performance wise. Alfred Molina (with a Afghani accent), is a hoot. His scenes with Fey, are fun to watch. Billy Bob Thornton stands out. Christopher Abbott is very good.
On the whole, 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' is worth watching for Fey's Performance alone.
'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' Synopsis: A journalist Kim Baker (Fey) recounts her wartime coverage in Afghanistan.
'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' explores Baker's life-changing journey, with moments of fine comedy & dramatic undertones. Her journey wasn't an ordinary one, it had laughs, heartbreaks, violence & even betrayal. But Baker's journey is worth watching on celluloid, as its engaging for the most bit.
Robert Carlock's Adapted Screenplay is good, although the last act doesn't quite add up. Baker's Journey is exciting, but the culmination of this chapter of her life, doesn't come up as a whole. The Writing needed to be better, no doubt. Glenn Ficarra & John Requa's Direction is passable. Cinematography is superbly done. Editing is alright. Art & Costume Design are perfect.
Performance-Wise: Tina Fey is the life of 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot'. She's in top-form & owns the show form start to end. Martin Freeman is first-rate, as always. Margot Robbie is stunning, both appearance & performance wise. Alfred Molina (with a Afghani accent), is a hoot. His scenes with Fey, are fun to watch. Billy Bob Thornton stands out. Christopher Abbott is very good.
On the whole, 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' is worth watching for Fey's Performance alone.