Comments on: Body of Lies Review

By: ima

ima — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:03:12 +0000

Ridley Scott is A List Director? YOU gotta be kiddig me. His movies are cliche crap!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:44:54 +0000

When I saw this movie in the theater, I smiled the whole time. Why? Because it looked just like how it is in real life. Bleak, dirty, slummy etc. in Iraq (haven’t been there, but I did do a tour in Afghanistan and it looked just like in this movie). Also using real life locations was a plus too, such as Dubai. It also showed the frustrations of trying to work with people who aren’t on the ground, and they’re calling the shots. I thought this movie was bang on for a realistic portayal of what’s going on in the Middle East. Trust me I was there, this movie scored big points for realism. War isn’t always fun, so don’t knock it for being boring. This movie is more of a Jarhead type of movie. Less exciting, but a lot closer to reality.

By: renu

renu — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:07:16 +0000

The movie was just passable.. Di Caprio’s acting was great as usual but his roles are getting very repetitive… he should move on from doing these kind of roles now… we’ve seen too many of him do the tough-guy-with-a-good-heart kinda roles… and yeah we know he can do it very well…. and Russel Crowe was absolutely wasted… he barely had any screen presence and as for that nursey romance… it was sheer irritating distraction….

By: Tram Anh Ken

Tram Anh Ken — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:49:31 +0000

I like this film, so interesting from begining to the end. And RCowe ’s performance was very excellent.

By: Martin Francis

Martin Francis — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:33:56 +0000

I thought Body of Lies was generally very good and for a change not like the typical completely unbelievable -over graphiced-corny stunted fight scenes and car chases. Refreshing in a difficult subject in the real world and great performance from RCrowe and LDeCaprio. Well directed and with atmoshere. OK it was a Hollywood Movie and probably unrealistic toa degree,but it would have to be for our westernised Movie pallets. 4/5

By: Hunter

Hunter — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:18:05 +0000

The film was slow to get going with regards to the plot. I found myself wandering what the film was really about, until around half way through when it began to pick up. I thought Mark Strong was very good in the film and I liked his character. In fact all the acting was really good, I just think the subject matter, or the plot rather, was pretty boring.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:37:02 +0000

I completely agree with Sean. The movie is rather dull and boring than interesting. There was absolutely nothing we didn’t already know about. However, I think Leo’s performance was excellent.
The only thing I don’t understand is the weight-change of Russel Crowe – there was no point in gaining 63 lbs for that role.

By: movie fan

movie fan — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:05:23 +0000

Apparently Ridley Scott enjoys working with Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, and he likes to make movies that raise international awareness… that’s a good thing i’d say

By: The Ravenshead

The Ravenshead — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:37:44 +0000

Just saw the movie “Body of Lies.” Oversimplifies? Finally Hollywood is getting serious about radical islam and portraying it for what it is instead of the usual politically correct whitewash we’re used to seeing.

Go See This Film.

By: datman

datman — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:58:11 +0000

just saw the movie and i thought that it was good. movie goers and especially movie critics who live in the u.s. and who want a happy hollywood ending should skip this movie and watch beverly hills chihuahua instead.as far as crowe and di caprio being convincing- come on man, its a freaking movie for christ sake. i mean, does a man n a bat suit seem convincing? i had no problems with the movie, its message or plot. whether one disagrees or not with it shouldnt be used as something to rate the movie negatively. ill say it wasnt a master piece but it wasnt bad either.if anyone wants a feel good movie that doesnt go against perhaps their own views of the middle east then there is always the Disney film shelf. bottom line i rate this movie a 7 out of 10, critics who rate movies based on their own personal ideals and bias, -100.

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:46:50 +0000

“DiCaprio…did not for a second seem like someone who could blend seamlessly into the Arab culture.”

You nailed it. It was in the back of my mind the whole time that no one ever notices this white guy just walking around suspiciously and talking on a cell phone. Overlook that, and the movie is kind of fun.

The guys at filmspotting really liked it too. But their reviews are getting shottier each week.

At any rate, I had some fun with this one, but it’s basically explosions and guns with the facade of an espionage thriller.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:21:03 +0000

Leo’s rant against fundamentalism at the end nearly made me laugh because I couldn’t believe it was happening. That, paired with Crowe’s “You’re walking out on AMERICA!” line at the end, nearly killed me. Otherwise, I thought the movie was decently average.