VICE

★★★★★

DIRECTOR: Adam McKay CAST: Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Steve Carell

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On never thought would be written. Other than the occasional knowing twinkle in Bale’s eye (as if he’s confident he’s just nailed a fourth Oscar nomination) the actor is unrecognisable as George W Bush’s vice-president, who would wrangle his way into becoming one of the most powerful and divisive men in US political history (until recently, of course). Steve Carell also makes a startling transformation as former secretary of defence Donald Rumsfeld; however, Sam Rockwell’s near-perfect ‘Dubya’ steals every scene.