Review of Body of Lies (2008) by Damon R — 16 Jun 2014

Action-packed and suspenseful. I enjoyed it.

This review of Body of Lies (2008) was written by Damon R on 16 Jun 2014.

Body of Lies has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrius R (5) on 18 Jan 2016

This was very well done. Leo was great but for me mark strong stole the show however I wouldn't say I was a big fan of Russel Crowe in this film…

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For all of Ferris's desperate struggles, and for all the director's efforts to emulate the remarkable verisimilitude he achieved in Black Hawk…

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Honestly don't know what the fuss is about; it's a great film with attachable characters and a decent story…

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By Aw C (416) on 26 Nov 2016

Body of Lies is a gripping and twisting thriller with a gritty edge; which makes this film intriguing almost all the way…

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By Sebastian D (144) on 24 Jul 2015

This is all just a game. There are no people around, there are no higher goals or ideas. It's all just about playing and winning a round…

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By Tatsuhito K (750) on 06 Jul 2016

Two hours of Leonardo DiCaprio complaining about how hard it is to be a spy. Stick with James Bond…

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By Facebook U (1,208) on 09 Jun 2016

The film seemed like a patch up job. The story not all that modern, actually felt like I've known it…

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By Michael Phillips (2,622) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 16 Apr 2015

The most interesting thing about this slick but frustrating picture is the way it puts Crowe’s Hoffman at the center of our mixed feelings…

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