W. is a rare movie about a sitting U.S. president, made by a three-time Oscar winning director whose past films have been criticized by some for mixing fact and fiction.
Oliver Stone talks to Reuters about his views of George W. Bush and the film saying, ""Whoever wins this election, Bush's impact has changed the world. This man has left us with three wars--in Iraq, Afghanistan and the war on terror--and the legacy of the pre-emptive strike.”
"These are legacies that will haunt his successor for years. It's good for people, before the election, to think about who they elected eight years ago and about where we are as a country right now," Stone said.
He continues saying, "It was not our intention to bring malice or judgment on George W. Bush and his administration. He and his administration clearly speak for themselves."
"The movie tries to understand Bush and make him a human being," Stone said. "I have tried to be fair and balanced. I have tried not to take sides."
Josh Brolin captures the confidence and charm of Bush, he said he had initial doubts about taking on the role but on reading the script, he was moved and saddened. He decided it was "the greatest challenge an actor can ever have."
"Bush is an exaggerated personality ... We tried to create a drama with the reality of those exaggerations but I don't think it is bufoonery," Brolin said.
http://www.hollywood.com/news/Oliver_Stone_Takes_a_Stand_Over_Controversial_W/5327255
