Body Of Lies (DVD)

When most people think of Ridley Scott, Leonardo DiCaprio or Russell Crowe, they usually think of quality. Some, I am sure, will even get a tingle down their spine as they remember the collaboration between Scott and Crowe that was Gladiator. Surely, adding DiCaprio into the mix could only improve things and make this collection of household names produce a fantastic film. This would surely be the result. Wouldn't it? Well, if you believe everything you read, then the underlying feeling about this film is disappointment. Many have felt that the two stars were 'coasting' through the film, with Crowe's performance verging on lazy and Leo overacting as much as ...  Read the complete review

If Body of Lies is to be believed, the War on Terror won't be won by superior military might, or cunning strategy. No, it will be won by the mobile phone, such is the amount of time the characters spend nattering to each other. It would certainly go a long way to explaining America's spiraling defense budget, because, boy, do these people think it's good to talk. Need to arrange a secret operation? Get on the mobile and phone it through. Need to report the failure of a top secret mission to your contact? Get dialling that mobile. Want to set up a hush-hush top level meeting that no-one is to know about? Hey, time to reach for that phone again! And this is ...  Read the complete review

Roger Ferris is an undercover CIA agent who does his best to form allies wherever he is, and works for the good of not only America but the world. Ed Hoffman is his boss in America, someone who doesn't believe in long term benefits and just wants the quick victory. Ferris manages to forge a relationship with high up Jordanian head of Intelligence Hani Salaam, and also begins a flirtation with Jordanian nurse Aisha. But Hoffman's impatience puts Ferris in mortal danger and Ferris is unsure how he can escape this... who can he trust now? We were on a visit to my mum and dad's when we watched this film, as its not normally the sort of thing that either me or my ...  Read the complete review

***Body of Lies*** Where I once would have avoided films with Leonardo Di Caprio after watching Titanic, in recent years I have come to look forward to films that he has worked on, after seeing him in The Departed and Blood Diamond. The fact that this film also starred Russell Crowe and was directly by Ridley Scott, told me that this would be one worth watching. Director : Ridley Scott Writer - William Monahan (screenplay) (Also wrote the screenplay for The Departed) Writer - David Ignatius (novel) ***Basic Plot*** At the heart of this film is the ongoing struggle with the fight against terrorism. Leonardo Di ...  Read the complete review

Body of Lies is based on the novel of the same name by David Ignatius, and last year, gained some Oscar hype as a tense political thriller, with a superb cast with leads being Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, and of course, direction from the sheer legend that is Ridley Scott (Alien, Gladiator). However, when the hype died down and people actually started seeing the film, it was sadly just an entertaining film without too much depth. That said, this is still a solid film - it just could have been a lot more. Body of Lies is largely set in the middle-east during the war on terror, revolving around three men who are battling a terrorist organization, as well ...  Read the complete review