Vice

      Written and directed by Adam McKay, this is the true story (or as close to the truth as they could get) of Dick Cheney and his rise to Vice- President under George W. Bush. The film has some satirical moments but plays mostly as a liberal viewed "documentary" of Mr. Cheney's rise to power. It is really neither comedy or drama and will probably only serve to make you mad one way or another.

       As you strive to forget about that administration, what you will remember from the film is the remarkable makeup and acting of Christian Bale as Dick Cheney. Mr. Bale actually doesn't have that much dialog throughout the film but his commanding presence is felt in every scene. I couldn't help but be reminded of Mr. Bale's Batman when he did speak though. Amy Adams co-stars as Lynne Cheney and as usual, she is just terrific.  Also co-starring are Steve Carell as Donald Rumsfeld, Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush, Alison Pill as Mary Cheney, Lily Rabe as Liz Cheney, Tyler Perry as Colin Powell, and Jesse Plemons as the narrator. And there are a litany of star cameos as well, used in a similar fashion by Mr. McKay in "The Big Short".

      How you view the film depends completely on your political point of view but either way, the abuse of power, clearly documented, should serve as a cautionary warning.