A unique biopic you don't want to miss - 8/10

Performances: 9/10
Screenplay: 7/10
Costumes/Makeup: 10/10
Editing: 8/10
Cinematography: 6/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10

 

Verdict: Nominated for no less than 8 Oscars, "Vice", directed by Adam McKay, is one of the most uniquely put together biopics I've seen in a long time. And while I can see why some people wouldn't get entirely on board with the way it presents the story, I found myself entertained for its entire runtime.

Instead of opting for a dull, boring, and safe narrative, McKay, helped by a terrific performance by an unrecognizable Christian Bale as well as an equally impressive supporting cast, took risks that ultimately paid off. He was able, through crazy editing and comedic inputs only he can pull off, to give life to a movie that otherwise would've probably been generic and forgettable. And even though some decisions worked better than others, I have to admit that I constantly found myself excited to see what the film still had up its sleeves.

I never thought I'd say this, but the story of Dick Cheney, one of the most controversial political figures in US history, was funny all the while being informative. And even though I had some issues with the way the character's rise to power was told, I have to recommend it for its cheer uniqueness alone.

 

FINAL GRADE: 8/10