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.
This satirical biopic chronicles the rise of Dick Cheney, the former Vice President of the United States. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful and influential figures in American politics, the film explores his calculated maneuvering and the profound impact of his decisions on the world.
Vice received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Adam McKay's directorial style, the cast's performances (especially Christian Bale as Cheney), and its sharp, albeit polarizing, political commentary. However, some found its narrative structure and tone to be uneven.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's exploration of political power and Christian Bale's performance, though some found the satire to be overly aggressive or the storytelling style to be unconventional.
Received numerous award nominations, including eight Academy Award nominations (winning Best Makeup and Hairstyling), and Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Christian Bale) and Best Screenplay (Adam McKay).
Christian Bale gained approximately 40 pounds to portray Dick Cheney and also shaved his head for the role, undergoing significant prosthetics and makeup to achieve the likeness.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
