Vice

Vice

The untold true story that changed the course of history.

Directed by Adam McKay

Produced by Annapurna Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions

2018132 min7.0 / 10

A darkly comedic, intellectually sharp political biography that traces how an unelected vice president accumulated unprecedented power to reshape American foreign policy.

George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.

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  • Does Vice end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Vice easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Vice scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Vice sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Vice violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

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Like Vice

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Same Mood as Vice

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Vice, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Vice, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Vice, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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