I liked it, and it had some outstanding imagery, but I'm always a bit iffy about films that make heavy use of narration. On the one hand, this gave us a pretty complete picture of the international arms trade. On the other, Nicholas Cage delivers it in a soporific tone that just isn't very interesting. Still, the film is worthy in a Traffic kind of way.
When I watched this movie, I did not like it very much... but thinking back I guess the main reason why I did not enjoy it was that there is so much (ugly) truth in it. It's just painful to watch people make a fortune with war and death and to know it actually happens every day.
So I guess the film itself was pretty good. I really liked the way Jared Leto portrayed his character.
EDIT: Watched it again. I was right about the reason why I did not like it the first time - just the truth in it. Which should actually be a reason to consider it a good film, and I do. It's a pretty brilliant movie and once again Jared Leto just blew me away. Thumbs up!
Better than expected. Acting is good from the 3 major actors. Still disappointed that Cage can't step away from the usual role. We've seen him play the mysterious, charming yet slightly dangerous dude far too many times.
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seventhsamurai54
How it is just on one list is criminal. Absolutely amazing film, Cage does a fantastic job, among others.Ophie
In this movie nobody seems to age a in the span of two decades.Appie
You can call me the personification of evil.But I'm a necessary evil.
Earring72
Better than expected drama! Cage is in fine form. Wished he acted like this more often......samuhe
Best Nicolas Cage movie EVER!Hemanshu
I definitely "Like it MY Way." Nicholas makes a keeper...Siskoid
I liked it, and it had some outstanding imagery, but I'm always a bit iffy about films that make heavy use of narration. On the one hand, this gave us a pretty complete picture of the international arms trade. On the other, Nicholas Cage delivers it in a soporific tone that just isn't very interesting. Still, the film is worthy in a Traffic kind of way.frosteternal
There are only two kinds of tragedies in life:One is not getting what you want,
the other is getting it.
airi86ja
Well, made me think indeed.I'd like diversity and non-sweetness as well as beautiful ost.
Actors made great job and some quotes were just - wow.
Liked it a lot.
IreneAdler
When I watched this movie, I did not like it very much... but thinking back I guess the main reason why I did not enjoy it was that there is so much (ugly) truth in it. It's just painful to watch people make a fortune with war and death and to know it actually happens every day.So I guess the film itself was pretty good. I really liked the way Jared Leto portrayed his character.
EDIT: Watched it again. I was right about the reason why I did not like it the first time - just the truth in it. Which should actually be a reason to consider it a good film, and I do. It's a pretty brilliant movie and once again Jared Leto just blew me away. Thumbs up!
danisanna
Better than expected. Acting is good from the 3 major actors. Still disappointed that Cage can't step away from the usual role. We've seen him play the mysterious, charming yet slightly dangerous dude far too many times.dsem
Unnecessarily preachy. The bulk of the movie speaks for itself. Otherwise, not too bad for a Nic Cage flick.Brantastic16
One of Cage's better movies, but it still isn't that great. 6/10Peeble
@Diego nobody said it was a true story. It was based off of true events (the wars, how arms were stolen from the former soviet union, etc)Dieguito
If this was a real story, it could be less hollywoodized, with less explosions and impossible scenes to be true..Showing items 1 – 15 of 16