Truman

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Anakin S Jan 16, 2019 Sometimes Hollywood rewrites history and Truman tries it's best to do so. Though Gary Sinese portrays Truman well the facts of history totally derail the film. The film proposes the concept that Truman reluctantly dropped the bomb and was a gentle man with little vices or faults. Truman's outspoken nature is nowhere to be found nor are the attempts of Japan reaching out diplomatically in desperation before the bomb was dropped is nowhere. There was no history about his father who used to treat young Truman like a weak runt which created a complex that Truman constantly expressed to hide his weak insecurities. There was nothing at all about the democratic convention where Truman was brought onto the vice president ballot over Wallace by backroom deals and voting disruptions. If a movie omits all these facts and creates an innocent narration of the character it is hard to suspend disbelief. It's obvious as you read this that I am biased on this one because I read books on history (especially presidential history and WWII) a week. Is the film entertaining, sure. Is it incorrect, yes. How you reconcile the film is open for everyone and your opinion is just as important as mine, however for me when a film says based on True events I don't enjoy SPIN on such stories. I suggest reading a book on Truman, especially anything with William Wallace involved to see the entire True story on Truman. If you want to check out and watch a fair political film then this one can pass I guess. See more

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