Review of The Fog of War (2003) by Gabriel Z — 19 Nov 2009

One of the most depressing and amazing movies I have ever seen.

This review of The Fog of War (2003) was written by Gabriel Z on 19 Nov 2009.

The Fog of War has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 24 Mar 2013

An extraordinary, informative, very risky detail of the life and career of Robert McNamara, who was Secretary of Defence for several U.S…

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By L W (29) on 19 Oct 2012

ONE OF THE BEST DOCUMENTARIES OF ALL TIME. Revelations, new information and an amazing story teller…

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By Juan S (242) on 06 Nov 2015

Revealing truth of being in the front line of war being a human…

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By Nathan M (1,055) on 12 Sep 2013

Greatest documentary film about war there is. In war there are no good and bad guys. Just people who disagree with each other…

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By Jim F (603) on 14 Nov 2014

Former US secretary of defense Robert McNamara doesn't strike me as a very interesting subject and failed to hold my attention but perhaps…

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By Dan S (1,466) on 15 Apr 2013

It's a miracle when films like this get made. Should be required viewing for all U.S. presidents…

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By Jake S (662) on 30 Apr 2014

I watched this at the same time I was taking my History of the Vietnam War class. The class was much more interesting…

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By David R (1,449) on 03 Jul 2012

Robert McNamara was U.S. Secretary of during the Cold War and Vietman eras…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 27 Jul 2013

This is basically an extended interview with Robert McNamara, who was defense secretary under Kennedy during the Cuban missile crisis, and…

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