W. is bad branding for Oliver Stone
So Oliver Stone is releasing another flick, this one titled, “W.” Guess what it’s about…
Well, apparently, in Stone’s words, the film asks: “How did Bush go from being an alcoholic bum to the most powerful figure in the world?”
Is this really the best question to be asking, let alone pouring millions of dollars into to make a profit? Stone appears to more interested in his own narcissist conspiracy theories than a true empirical study. Based on reviews and feedback I have seen, Stone may even be putting his own reputation on the line with this flop.
But who knows, maybe the American people will eat it up. No doubt the rest of the world will. I do question the impact this will have on Stone’s legacy. Oliver Stone makes good movies and is certainly a credible name brand, but he is not flawless and this W. movie could very well be a sign of the times for Mister Stone.
Here is the trailer. You decide how you think this will affect the Stone brand.
We all have our problems and our vices. But we still have a role in life. You don’t make it to the White House by being a drunken bum, let alone by being an arrogant dumb ass. There is an element of Providence in that life achievement and to toss it out there as some sort of extreme and mistaken good fortune demonstrates an inability to comprehend, or at least an element of denial for acknowledging a Supernatural aspect in life.
This is bad branding for Stone. I think he will be the fool with this product.
