“W.” was advertised as a sharp, biting exposé mocking the nauseatingly privileged life of one of history’s least popular political leaders.

Instead, “W.” was a vague dramatization of George W. Bush’s personal life that could have been more entertaining and plenty more insulting had it actually taken a stance on anything.

Fortunately for director and producer Oliver Stone, the execution of “W.” never really mattered, because the very concept has had him laughing all the way to the bank.

On the surface, “W.” meets all the standards of a good film – a unique and coherent plot, interesting cinematography, excellent acting, good technical execution and most importantly to films striving for historical significance, overall accuracy of events and characters.

Josh Brolin couldn’t have been more prepared to portray the ignorant Texan elitist with a thick, dumb accent and a half-ass political resumé. It also amazed me to see anyone in the world resemble Condoleezza Rice (Thandie Newton).

“W.” was an amusing satire and a satisfying cinematic experience.

Its one and only error, however, was painfully evident in every aspect of the movie.

The film’s producers were scrambling to throw everything together under the time constraint of Bush’s presidency.

It was obvious that, in order for “W.” to hit theaters before the inauguration of our next president, producers had to cut a few corners.

These corners included the significance of the Bush family drama, most of the President’s controversial wartime decisions and a strong political statement about how and why the United States changed during Bush’s presidency.

Given more time and research, I think “W.” could have artfully unveiled the real problems behind America’s ailing economy, poor relationships with foreign allies and the failure of the War on Terror.

Unfortunately, Stone delivered a half-baked comedy poking fun at all the superficial flaws of George W. Bush.

Even though “W.” didn’t quite live up to my expectations, it’s definitely a must-see if you are anti-Bush.

However shallow it may be, the film is an amusing, unflattering portrait of someone who truly deserves the lampooning.

Go see it for a good laugh and not as a controversial masterpiece exposing the evil inner-workings of the Bush administration.