The internet got its first look at the trailer for “Vice,” a new biographical drama about former Vice President Dick Cheney, this week. Most viewers expressed shock and awe at the physical transformation of the normally lithe British actor Christian Bale, who plays the stout Mr. Cheney at various stages of life. And Mr. Bale’s performance looks great. Left unanswered: Why make this movie?
George W. Bush left the White House almost 10 years ago. In that time we’ve had quite a ride—bank bailouts, tea parties, race riots, the...