Review of Body of Lies (2008) by Bobwickh. — 16 Oct 2008
I can't imagine why this has gotten such a low critical reception. It has problems, but most of the complaints I'm reading are ridiculous. This movie is nothing like Spy Game and especially nothing like the Bourne series (not even the original one).
If I had to compare this movie to any other, it would be to The Kingdom. And that's a favorable comparison. One person I think shouldn't have been in the movie at all, however, is Russell Crowe.
Not only does he bring nothing as an actor, but his part in the story is equally pointless. Apparently he serves only as an outlet for DiCaprio's character's internal monologue, without which we would know nothing.
Despite that, I still give the movie a solid 7.
This review of Body of Lies (2008) was written by Bobwickh. on 16 Oct 2008.
Body of Lies has generally received positive reviews.
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