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'WTF" : A believable look at how the "other half" lives . . . .

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In a war zone or contested area. It brought back some memories of how people worked a little and got smashed a lot with off duty. This film didn't seem to go that far over the line. OTOH, I've not been to Afghanistan as a civilian or soldier.

This film is based on the book by Kim Barker who found a way out of her cube writing news copy to do real world reporting that might actually mean something. This film is laced with lots of adjustment humor and cultural misunderstanding--which is predictable. But there are several dramatic moments that come up that show the evil and ugliness of war.

Fey is a great natural because she has so much finesse in what she does. She's not out there trying to knock Blanchette off her pedestal but she proves compelling with her tone, facial expressions and eyes. I relate to her as a personality I may have met once or twice in my life but not everyday, unfortunately.

Billy Bob does a good job as a one-dimensional Marine General who is mission first and foolishness last. Martin Freeman plays an nearly always inebriated Scotsman photojournalist who finally who finally breaks down Fey's wall. Margot Robbie is the delicious, Afghanistan "15" who befriends and shelters Fey until the end. And, Molina does a comical portrayal of Afghanistan's new Minister of Vice and Virtue who is primarily interested in getting laid.

This is a fast-paced story with lots of characters and cheap shot humor. If you appreciate Fey then see it. If not, it might be worthy a few cable giggles.

(Marty, please insert box office and negative reviews here.)

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