Review of Body of Lies (2008) by Lars P — 28 Aug 2011

Solid Thriller, one of the best directors and good acting. Only 3 stars since the genre war-thriller offers more.

This review of Body of Lies (2008) was written by Lars P on 28 Aug 2011.

Body of Lies has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Andrew B (2,971) on 04 Dec 2015

I read the book about two weeks prior to seeing the movie. Do not do that…

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It's James Bond via today's headlines, which should, I suppose, at least make it feel very now, but it doesn't…

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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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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 Serge L (642) 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 Spencer H (746) on 09 May 2016

Body of Lies is an ok movie, Ridley Scott has done better and should have made a more interesting movie…

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