Review of Lions for Lambs (2007) by Paul H — 21 Aug 2011

Not a lot of entertainment, but very thought provoking. The discussion after the movie will be more entertaining than the movie itself.

This review of Lions for Lambs (2007) was written by Paul H on 21 Aug 2011.

Lions for Lambs has generally received mixed reviews.

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By J.r. Jones (1,066) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 18 Mar 2015

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By Marc Mohan (821) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 14 Mar 2015

Talky, didactic and essentially free of any real narrative, it views Iraq through the lens of Vietnam, which is fair enough, but ends up making…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 16 Aug 2015

One of those movies in which the principals talk a lot but don't say much…

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By Diren Y (26) on 18 Oct 2013

Not one star, but two stars. And that's more than it deserves. Shame on Cruise, Redford and Streep…

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By Johnnylee T (189) on 17 Sep 2016

The pretentious tagline for Robert Redford's new political thriller reads, If you don't STAND for something, you might FALL for anything…

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By Rémy V (37) on 12 Jan 2018

Actually enjoyed it. Good performances although loquacious dialogues may be getting away from the actors at times. Certainly thought provoking…

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By Dan O (462) on 13 Feb 2013

Should have stopped lecturing me, and actually told me a compelling story…

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 28 Dec 2017

Like many a Hollywood political drama, Lions for Lambs carries a full head of steam that is indistinguishable from a lot of hot air…

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