"Body of Lies:" I don't like being lectured to at the films,

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particularly, but this message is delivered more with a feather than a hammer.
This film is in the "Syriana," "Constant Gardener," "Babel," tradition of action/thriller with a political thrust. This one is by Ridley Scott and it moves along well, is fairly believable, but has such a frenetic pace---- as do too many films, these days--- that it numbs one. When the dramatic pauses occur, they are as exciting as a time out during a heated sports match.
Leonardo diCap continues to mature as an actor, meaning he grins less and grimaces far more. I don't particularly find him believable as a master spy/operative but I am open to the criticism I am being too personal. He may now be ready to play just about anything else but a heroic figure....
Russell Crowe continues his character role playing, this time as Leo's cynical CIA puppet-master. We've seen this character before and he brings nothing new.
The fault, actually, lies most with Ridley Scott or rather with whoever is responsible for the screenplay: not a memorable line, exchange, or scene--- certainly not one novel idea is put forth or exhibited in the entire two hours.
It is entertaining, though, so as a popcorn afternoon (I'd certainly never pay full price for it) escape, I'd recommend it.

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Topic - "Body of Lies:" I don't like being lectured to at the films, - tinear 10:18:55 10/17/08 (7)

Good review, Tin! I liked it...7/10. - Enophile 21:55:54 10/17/08 (5)

Well here's my take on those... - mkuller 12:14:56 10/18/08 (0)

Not Andy Garcia..... - afilado 10:29:48 10/18/08 (3)

Strong's character, and his key line, borrow a lot from the Colombian - tinear 11:07:43 10/18/08 (2)

So much about that is ...... - afilado 12:34:28 10/18/08 (1)

"Scarface" is a very strange film. It is waaay over the top, yes, but - tinear 15:15:41 10/18/08 (0)

Ridley goes too far over the edge portraying American's . . . - mr grits 16:58:52 10/17/08 (0)

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