Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Name: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Genre: Comedy, War
Released: March 4, 2016
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Alfred Molina, Billy Bob Thornton, Christopher Abbott, Josh Charles, Margot Robbie

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 4, 2016 | R

Starring: Alfred Molina, Billy Bob Thornton, Christopher Abbott, Josh Charles, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Tina Fey

Summary: When reporter, Kim Baker’s (Tina Fey) life needs something more, she decides to ‘shake it all up’ by taking an assignment in a war zone. There, in the midst of chaos, she finds the strength she never knew she had. [Paramount Pictures]

Director: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa

Genre(s): Comedy, War

Rating: R

Runtime: 112 min

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Alonso Duralde

Feb 29, 2016

The acting is universally excellent, particularly Fey, who’s shrewdly fulfilling our expectations while playing off them. Read full review

Steve Persall

Mar 3, 2016

Certainly this could've been a bolder, angrier movie than what it became. After so much grimness in movies about U.S. military actions in the Middle East, it's good finding one dedicated to the kind of humor getting a lot of folks through over there. Read full review

Molly Eichel

Mar 4, 2016

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot isn't a great movie, but it is something rare and important: a woman's story of self-discovery - having nothing to do with her finding a husband - that has gotten room on the big screen. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Mar 3, 2016

True to its title, as well as its flawed but sympathetic protagonist, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is more confused than cynical or opportunistic. Its bewilderment is contagious, and ultimately endearing. Read full review

Britt Hayes

Mar 3, 2016

For all its failings (of which there are many), Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is still a rather enjoyable and mostly pleasant viewing experience, the kind of movie that’s easy to watch and digest when taken at its glossy face value. Read full review

Nicolas Rapold

Mar 3, 2016

As written by the TV veteran Robert Carlock, Kim’s rise-and-fade arc is sympathetically rendered, with humor and the urgency of an underhand pitch. Read full review

Melissa Anderson

Mar 1, 2016

The mild Islamophobia and highly questionable casting choices in the film call to mind other texting abbreviations, namely AYFKMWTS and GTFOOH. In the end, though, it's an armed-forces acronym dating back to World War II that best describes this dismal project: FUBAR. Read full review

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Gardiner

Mar 26, 2016

One of the smartest films of the year. It spells out "Quagmire." It's also the only film in which endorphins and the hippocampus are linked to the British19thC occupation of Aphganistan.

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Thomass

Jul 9, 2016

Excellent movie. No it,s not trying to be another Mash. It's a unique movie with tremendous acting and relevance to the mess we find ourselves in today...

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LeZee

Jul 24, 2016

Journalism in the war zone, but very funny!

The first impression was the reaction to the title abbreviation, and then I thought I saw Jody Foster on the poster, but surprised to find Tina Fey in the trailer. It is a great war-drama, filled with lots of fun and hard to believe it is aJournalism in the war zone, but very funny!

The first impression was the reaction to the title abbreviation, and then I thought I saw Jody Foster on the poster, but surprised to find Tina Fey in the trailer. It is a great war-drama, filled with lots of fun and hard to believe it is a biography. This should be the best film for these directors till date. Amazing cast, but Tina Fey totally cracked it. This is one of the best films of the 2016.

I have seen many Afghan war based films, but not quite fun as this one. It gives you a completely different take on the war torn Afghan. It was the story of an American journalist Kim, who was sent to their for the latest coverage. At first she struggles with the new place, then makes a few friends and finds comfortable despite security threat. The rest of the film reveals how her life, as well as career transforms with the experience of working in the dangerous environment.

Apart from starring in it, Tina Fey produced it and this is her best film in the recent years. The first half was wonderful, then during in the middle I felt it lost its track, but it came back strongly to end. This tale focused mainly on the living-style of the reports in the hostile place, besides their tough jobs. The battle scenes were minimised and highlighted the journalism. So don't expect it to be another 'A Thousands Times Good Night', it is refreshing though. It is a well worth, so don't miss it!

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TVJerry

Mar 8, 2016

With Tina Fey starring (and judging from the promos) you'd expect this to be a rollicking war comedy. Fey does land a few humorous asides, but they quickly give way to the more serious experiences of a woman reporter in the war zones of Afghanistan and Pakistan (based on Kim Barker's book).With Tina Fey starring (and judging from the promos) you'd expect this to be a rollicking war comedy. Fey does land a few humorous asides, but they quickly give way to the more serious experiences of a woman reporter in the war zones of Afghanistan and Pakistan (based on Kim Barker's book). She experiences beginner's confusion, sexual politics, tragic events and career frustration. Unfortunately, while Fey has a charming personality, she doesn't mine the dramatic depths of her character's journey. Even thought it's sometimes predictable and been done better before, the movie tells an interesting story about a journalist's life in a war zone. (If you haven't figured it out, the title spelled in phonetic alphabet is WTF.)… Expand

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badgerryan19

May 19, 2017

The movie benefits from good performances between Martin Freeman and Tina Fey. The movie had a interesting story but never really takes really big risks. Also the movie had some laugh out loud moments too. I also wish they would of used Margot Robbie a bit more too. Maybe for the lead role.The movie benefits from good performances between Martin Freeman and Tina Fey. The movie had a interesting story but never really takes really big risks. Also the movie had some laugh out loud moments too. I also wish they would of used Margot Robbie a bit more too. Maybe for the lead role. But overall decent enough… Expand

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RobertHoward

Mar 9, 2022

As a satire, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot has not really anything new to offer and is too superficial to really send a message about the Afghanistan conflict and war journalism. As a comedy it is somewhat meddling with a few good chuckles. The end result is mildly entertaining, but nothing more.

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TheKavehJ

Mar 19, 2016

I was really excited to see Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, but this film is a serious disappointment. It's boring, long, and it is really hard to be entertained by this film.

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