London, Dec 27 (IANS) Former Democratic Congressman Charlie Wilson has given a thumbs-up to Tom Hanks starrer 'Charlie Wilson's War', a film about his secret efforts to funnel US funds to the Afghan mujahideen in their fight against the Soviets during the 1980s.

Contactmusic.com quoted Wilson as saying: 'There were certain sins of omission, but that will always occur when you're trying to take 90 minutes out of a book. To cover all the important scenes would take four hours. The screenwriter (Aaron Sorkin) did a great job in condensing it.'

He also indicated that he was thrilled that Hanks played the title role. 'I didn't think anybody would be playing me in a movie, but certainly not the most famous movie star in the world.'

He added that the actor made him look 'better than I really am.'

He also suggested that he's delighted with the number of interview requests he has received of late.

'There is nothing an old politician likes better than a little attention,' he said.