Intriguing Social Satire with good production values

Rating: Null/10 (12 February 2009)

This is an intriguing social satire in the guise of a quirky comedy-drama. Tom Hanks is good but his performance wasn't award worthy. The film takes a (MINOR SPOILERS) conservative view of American politics but it is deeper than its critics suggest. In fact, the film pokes fun at the average person who goes through life blissfully unaware of the importance of events happening around him/her. The Special Effects are effective and the period detail impeccable. There is an affecting moment earlier in the picture which brought tears to my eyes. Despite its over length and dull mid-section, its worth watching.
Overall 7/10