Vice

Though it’s a bit shifty, Vice has its virtues.

Perhaps best known as the former Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney has held senior positions in both government and business. This movie shows us how Cheney jockeyed for power, and more importantly, how he wielded it.

Vice hooks you in the beginning and never lets go—not because it’s great, but because it uses funky humor and editing to make sure you’re paying attention. The gimmicks aren’t necessary though. The man’s life is striking (and disturbing) enough to keep you watching.