Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

This is one of my favorite Tina Fey movies since it shows her acting range and isn't just a comedy. It is more of a drama than a comedy since it is about War Journalism, and is both "light" and "heavy" at the same time. I have watched it a few times and look forward to watching it again fairly soon.

This movie was FAR better than I expected, Tina Fey, always good, was great, Martin Freeman was super watchable, Billy Bob Thornton looked better than I've seen him in years, and (can't believe I'm saying this) Margot Robbie did an excellent job portraying reporters not as seekers of the truth, which they aren't, but as vain, self-absorbed, opportunists more than willing to put others in harm's way if it gets their station a ratings bump. On a side note, heckuva depiction of ME for what most of it is, people with no desire for modernity. They're backwards, and they like it. We should get out of there.

I have given this a rating of 1 in order to leave a review however even a score of one is unworthy for this poorly played out film. This film portrays journalism and armed forces as drug using, sex addicted simpletons. We found this highly offensive given the fact that we have lost family members to war and know that they never took drugs or went to war to take part in wild sex orgy's. It makes a complete mockery and disgrace of any of the armed forces worldwide. If you are looking for a factual true to life film about journalism in Afghanistan then I would highly recommend city of ghosts, if you are looking for a film that documents true events of soldiers giving their lives to protect their countries then give Hacksaw Ridge a watch you won't be disappointed. I would rate them both 10/10 for their true to life depictions of war from either side. If you are someone who has lost a family member to war I would not recommend watching this messed up attempt at showing the life of soldiers or journalists who are out there facing conflict in these war torn countries.

I'll admit to not being the biggest fan of Tina Fey. I find she often plays it too safe in her comedy and has never managed to step out there and take on that role that could be a game changer. So I was interested to see what she would produce in 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot'. The movie was certainly a lot more serious than a lot of the promotions would have you believe, and so we got to see Fey doing some real acting. I wouldn't say she was brilliant in the lead role, but luckily the script and supporting cast were enough to carry her.There are certainly a lot of familiar faces in the cast. Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton and even an Australian actor who I know from a show called 'Home & Away' called Stephen Peacocke plays a minor role. So for a film set a long way away in Afghanistan, I certainly never felt lonely about the accompany of actors and actresses.The film is more a series of events than an overall arcing plot. There is a story in the background, but it works more as a collection of tales (this is based on a true story). I found a lot of the events portrayed very interesting to watch. It's safe to say the film is at its best when it is trying to entertain you, rather than when it is trying to impress you (if that makes sense). Basically I mean when the film tries to have a heart and show off Fey's acting skills it can fall apart a little. The rest though makes for great viewing and I'd happily recommend this to most people.