Review of The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) by Arianeta L — 01 May 2011

I know that this film obviously has no plot but who cares??? It never intended to. The end it's a little bit week but it's clearly that this flim it's only for fun and laughs, and thats what it execut perfectly. Start from the title (absolutely hilarious) I think that is obvious what we have to expect from it. It has a lot of in jokes and the actors are all superb and believable. The power of some very simple dialogue is astonishing and as all intelligent films should, it leaves the viewer to comment rather than forcing opinions on the audience. I understand that not everyone will get this movie, but for me it was an overwhelming emotional ride because I share some of the philosophy as the character Bill Django (Jeff Bridges). I found it brilliant because it had not an ounce of sanity, and it is difficult now a days to catch a good, funny script that says so much in saying nothing. It's all in the eyes!

Do not expect coherence, it cannot have it and that's the geniality of the whole movie. All the characters are as absurd as they can be, ambivalent, retarded, inspired and generous... No need to look for more ingredients to make a perfect funny concoction, worthy of your time.