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Set it next to the similar Middle-East intrigue of Syriana, and Body of Lies is easy to follow, in fact, this movie's plot is amazingly straightforward for an espionage flick. Leonardo DiCaprio is the CIA agent on the ground, an Arabic-speaking chameleon who believes in forging personal relationships based on trust and professionalism. Russell Crowe is his supervisor, a meddler who makes up the rules as he goes along and is more than willing to trade long-term benefits for a short-term "win". While working on a case in Jordan, DiCaprio gets a modest flirtation going with a nurse (Golshifteh Farahani), although his most intense relationship is with a Jordanian intelligence chief (great role for Mark Strong) who takes a wary view of the CIA's activities. Ridley Scott directs as though weary of all the fuss, and his merriment in Crowe's breezy sociopath gives the movie a rather strange aftertaste. It gets the job done, although after it's over you might find yourself craving the head-scratching complications of Syriana. --Robert Horton
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Goldshifteh Faharani, Directors: Ridley Scott
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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Despite luke warm reviews and moderate box office performance this top notch thriller really exceeded my expectations.As you would expect from a Ridley Scott film it has stylish visuals aplenty but also has depth beneath the glossy surface.The basic plot line in itself is simple and is based around the US war on global terrorism.Within that frame work lies many shady characters,tailing of suspects,clues,red herrings,globe trotting adventures some decent action sequences and an horrific torture sequence which,all in all make for a quality film.True the plot is minimal and you could say that it's style over substance but hopefully you can see beyond that.What you have here is a stylish and intelligent piece of main stream film making that is more driven by character rather than plot and action.If you enjoyed the understated political thriller "Breach" starring Chris Cooper or the Gene Hackman classic "The Conversation" then you'll have an idea of the basic target audience here.Some of the films subtleties echo John le Carre rather than Tom Clancy and the action when it comes is relevant rather than something just to keep the audience awake !
Di caprio gives another top quality performance but Crowe is a disappointment in an underwritten role and not particularly convincing as a government intelligence chief.He could have been given so much more to do here to add to the film.
The running time at well over two hours could have been trimmed a little especially some of the earlier scenes but that's only a minor gripe.
All in all a pretty decent espionage thriller with brains as well as muscle.Enjoy
Di caprio gives another top quality performance but Crowe is a disappointment in an underwritten role and not particularly convincing as a government intelligence chief.He could have been given so much more to do here to add to the film.
The running time at well over two hours could have been trimmed a little especially some of the earlier scenes but that's only a minor gripe.
All in all a pretty decent espionage thriller with brains as well as muscle.Enjoy
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
One of the best thrillers I've seen for ages, the story has plenty of depth with many intriguing twists and turns in the plot, but Ridley Scott's story telling is so good you never find yourself wondering what's going on. Although the film also has many action packed and tense scenes, I became so immersed in what I was seeing on screen that I found watching it became a strangely relaxing experience; thoroughly enjoyable. It reminds me a lot of one of Ridley's brother Tony's efforts: Spy Game, with Robert Redford and Brad Pitt (another excellent thriller).
I wasn't much of a Di Caprio fan, but I've changed my opinion of him after this performance. In the past I've always thought he's a little flimsy to play hardman roles (he just about pulls it off in Departed), but this time he's matured enough to make a very believable CIA Operative. Russell Crowe is also brillant as Di Caprio's odious boss, he appears to have fattened himself again for this role.
The Blu-Ray presentation is also faultless; wonderful details and colours (the rocks in the desert scenes can be picked out for miles), and the sound is also excellent.
I wasn't much of a Di Caprio fan, but I've changed my opinion of him after this performance. In the past I've always thought he's a little flimsy to play hardman roles (he just about pulls it off in Departed), but this time he's matured enough to make a very believable CIA Operative. Russell Crowe is also brillant as Di Caprio's odious boss, he appears to have fattened himself again for this role.
The Blu-Ray presentation is also faultless; wonderful details and colours (the rocks in the desert scenes can be picked out for miles), and the sound is also excellent.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
A superb film which is smart, funny, tense and absorbing. The acting is undeniably good with Crowe and Dicaprio having a true chemistry together something shown by the often funny exchange of words between the the both of them. The storyline is excellent albeit quite complex and constantly evolves throughout the film which keep ones interest in the film through its 128 minutes duration that feels far shorter. The script deserves a special mention as does the as usual clinical direction by Ridley Scott. If you liked Blood Diamond, Black Hawk Down and The Kingdom, you will like this. Highly Recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Entertainment Personified
Perhaps some of the naysayers are spoiled by expectations surrounding a Ridley Scott film. For myself, this delivered a fast paced, action packed experience. Read more
Published 27 days ago by G. Legon
Inconsistent
An Ok film. Interesting tricks and plots moves but with one big bloomer of a mistake hanging over the plot. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. T. DUNCAN
body of lies
this is a superb thriller with the right amount of suspense ,action and twists in the story to keep the viewer watching for the 2hour plus running time ,a top notch film !
Published 6 months ago by J. Lawson
Another Scott Masterpiece!
This is a film I first rented from Amazon's Lovefilm and it was so good I just had to buy it. I have watched it several times and will no doubt watch it many more as it really is... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. L. Evans
Good modernistic thriller!
Great movie with issues that we face worldwide with terrorism with Di Caprio as the undercover Asset and Crowe as the intelligence boss with both putting in a great performance,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sam Todd
Body of Lies
I dont think I am thick but there were parts of this film that felt disjointed. The overall film is good since it reveals the potential for partnership in fighting a common... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kerryloura
Taut and smart thriller
Watched this the other day with American Gangster, another belter from Ridley Scott. I have to say I think Body of Lies is actually the better film. Read more
Published 14 months ago by TheCountofMonteCristo
Body of lies (Blu-ray version)
For this production from 2008 director Ridley Scott again works with the Australian born actor Russell Crowe who just like the role he played in Scott's previous production... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Milt Ingarfield
Not Bad
Leonardo plays a CIA agent in Iraq and Jordan, who, despite looking like an American with a straggly beard, manages to wander unscathed through the backstreets and markets, not to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. Smith
This Body is a bit bloated ...
A-grade Hollywood stars? Tick. Top notch director? Tick. Lots of cash injected? Tick. And yet, Body of Lies is less than the sum of its parts. Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Fryar
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