Review of Syriana (2005) by Brian R — 07 Dec 2012
''If anything happens to me or my family, an accident, an accusation, anything, then first your son will disappear, his body will never be found. Then your wife. Her body will never be found either. This is guaranteed. Then, whatever is the most dangerous thing you do in your life, it might be flying in a small plane, it might be walking to the bank, you will be killed. Do you understand what I'm saying? I want you to acknowledge that you do understand so that we're clear and there won't be any mistakes.''.
A politically-charged epic about the state of the oil industry in the hands of those personally involved and affected by it.
George Clooney: Bob Barnes.
Syriana, a film that is focused on addressing important factors happening in the middle East, to do with the oil Trade, and shows three men's stories and how they come together in one huge bang.
To start with, it is within our nature to try to draw a line to events and find the cure to problems, but Syriana shows that while instances can entwine, there is hardly ever a clear path and final conclusion, all out explanation to anything.
Political thriller, yet it's not one for repeated viewing. Is a little depressing in places. Strong casting packs a very strong punch overall. George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright & Christopher Plummer give performances which show an intelligent story and shed some light on things happening right now.
Syriana delivers in spades!
This review of Syriana (2005) was written by Brian R on 07 Dec 2012.
Syriana has generally received positive reviews.
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