Brennan W

The very last scene of Oliver Stone's W best reveals the character of George W. Bush. In the scene, George Bush is seen in the outfield of the Texas Rangers Stadium attempting to catch a ball that was supposedly hit to him. He stares into oblivion when the ball is nowhere in sight. This scene reveals the president's character almost perfectly. Throughout the movie, Stone depicts the president as a confused Texan, unsure of where his place is in life. The baseball field is a recurring motif in W; the fact that the field is empty and there are no fans allows us, as the audience, to feel sympathy towards the confused "Junior." Bush is not in proximity with anyone in this scene, which reveals a sense of loneliness.
From his childhood to his presidency, Bush lacks full approval from his father. As a young boy, W disappoints his father in many instances. Throughout his life, this disapproval seems to become worse. "Junior" cannot understand why his father praises his younger brother, Jeb. Even during his presidency, he feels unsure and confused, whether it be about something simple or something big like the war in Iraq.
In the scene, Bush looks into the dark sky to catch the ball that he thought was thrown to him. The dark sky could represent W's subconscious mind, where his fears, urges and desires are emerging. He fears the disapproval of his father and the disapproval of his citizens. Also, the bewildered look on his face reveals this feeling of uncertainty, whether it be the uncertainty of his presidency or the uncertainty of his relationship with his father.
Oliver Stone also uses this image of the baseball field in the beginning of the movie, but in this instance, the young Bush seems content and jubilant. One can infer that this scene might depict Bush winning either his first or second term. Here, Bush feels that maybe this once, he will receive his father's approval. At the conclusion of the film, Bush's subconscious mind takes over his happiness and leads him further into oblivion.