Review of War, Inc. (2008) by Mark A — 11 Dec 2008
Silly, over-the-top, thinly veiled satire of the Iraq war. In the near future, war will be conducted entirely by mercenaries hired by a giant corporation. Into the maelstrom of a war zone, Hauser (John Cusack), a covert assasin, is assigned to take out a politician who stands in the way of US interests (read corporate profits).
Some funny moments, but overall too predictable and tries too hard to have a heart. Hilary Duff plays a not very talented singer from the war-torn country, looking for a way out and Marisa Tomei is an investigative reporter who provides the romantic distraction.
Joan Cusack plays Hauser's assistant and is the straight up comic relief. Too many loose ends get tied up a little too neatly. Entertaining, but not much intellectual stimulation.
This review of War, Inc. (2008) was written by Mark A on 11 Dec 2008.
War, Inc. has generally received mixed reviews.
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