Movie

Vice

2018 · 132 min

A sharp, cynical satire that mixes dark comedy with political drama, keeping you engaged with its fast pace and fourth-wall breaks.

Tagline: The untold true story that changed the course of history.
Overview: George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, dark and absurd. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, corruption, ambition
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
politics
corruption
ambition
family
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
unreliable narrator
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild