Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: Why Tina Fey

Going in to see this movie, I had not seen any trailers, and really didn't know what to expect. The title suggested a wartime comedy, and having Tina Fey suggested a bit more balls-to-the-wall. I was quite surprised then,  when it turned out to be quite a smart story, with the subtle Tina Fey style comedic twist on the high dramatic moments.It was far from a great movie, though the funny moments had me laughing pretty hard. (Look out for the trip to Kandahar). 

Tina Fey, although this is quite a different role for her, still seems like an SNL cast member. Margot Robbie was great, just adding to her already stellar resume.  I wasn't the biggest fan of Martin Freeman in this, playing the rude guy love interest. He seemed to not be into it. Even his smile seemed half-fast. The real standout here is Alfred Molina. Every time he appears on screen, the whole film seemed better and funnier than it was. 

Overall, I enjoyed the experience, and definitely weigh this more on the positive side. It was OK, just what you would expect from a serious-angled comedy.