Review of Body of Lies (2008) by George W — 02 Jan 2012

Textbook latter-day Scott; solid but unremarkable.

This review of Body of Lies (2008) was written by George W on 02 Jan 2012.

Body of Lies has generally received positive reviews.

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By Maxkho (5) on 22 Mar 2019

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 Ann Hornaday (1,919) for Washington Post (9,851) on 16 Apr 2016

With its urgent post-9/11 context and often brutal violence, it seems off-key to describe Body of Lies as a nifty political thriller, but that's…

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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 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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By Lawrence Toppman (1,654) for Charlotte Observer (1,670) on 18 Feb 2017

The romance seems tacked on as a way to humanize this character; there's no reason the nurse would take up with a brash, secretive American…

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By Andy T (601) on 14 Apr 2018

Loved it. The performances were great. The best, most authentic flirt scene I've seen. Leo is so hot. He makes important movies…

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By Tom E (317) on 16 Dec 2017

Entertaining movie, believable visuals, Crowe and DiCaprio together…

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By Movie K (430) on 22 Dec 2015

Quite well done thriller about terrorism. Leonardo DiCaprio is a CIA field operative in enemy zone. He can speak Arabic well too…

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By Sean K (381) on 03 Oct 2017

Good plot although it definitely lacked intensity. Overall an enjoyable flick with decent performances…

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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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