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

This film was released in 2008 . This is one of those post 9/11 espionage films that Hollywood has made after the attack . This is easily one of the better made films with realistic acting by the entire cast... The film has been criticised as being a well-intentioned, well-produced, yet generally unmemorable entertainment which is not fair in my opinion.It has its moments ..It is produced and directed by Ridley Scott known for his stylish visuals and an obsession for detail. His earlier films include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Matchstick Men... == The story == The film story is based on ...  Read the complete review

In Iraq is Roger Ferris, he is working for the CIA and trying to track down terrorists. He has a team back watching his back headed up by Ed Hoffman. Ferris is getting close to one of the top men but disaster strikes and his partner is killed. Hoffman orders Ferris put of Iraq and to Jordan where he must befriend Hana Salaam who is the head of the Jordanian General Intelligence Department. Ferris gets in with Salaam and says he will keep him informed of all the terrorists he can track and they will be able to work together to bring the gangs down, that is however until Hoffman interferes and threatens to ruin the relationship between the men and all the hard ...  Read the complete review

OK before we get started lets look at the key players here. Russell Crowe - Goooood, in political style films anyway. Leonardo DiCaprio - Goooooooooooooooood, just full stop. Ridley Scott - Good, sometimes, but lets give the benefit of the doubt and add a few o's so he doesn't feel left out. Add to this a potentially brilliant plot/script, the vastly underrated Mark Strong and an equally capable supporting cast and this should be dynamite...something didn't quite go to pan. I never like to do my reviews as a synopsis of a film/book/tv show etc but it's difficult to avoid it with Body of Lies. Basically DiCaprio is a CIA good ...  Read the complete review