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Body of Lies
Body of Lies will exhilarate like a cold beer in the middle of a desert.
Review by Sirus
The fight against terrorists in the Middle East is a complicated one. People die everyday to take down networks of information that thrive on simplistic methods the CIA has long since abandoned in favor of technology. Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) are American intelligence operatives running the show in parts of Iran, Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries. Roger makes connections with the local anti terrorists to cooperate in their efforts while Ed watches from a more distant vantage point.
Together the two work at taking down a prominent terrorist leader whom they believe to be responsible for a string of bombings in European countries. The story is held together by numerous strings that inter-weave to create a complex and intriguing narrative. The film moves along at such a blinding pace that the audience has no time to predict where it is going. This makes it much more satisfying when you finally realize the point of what you just saw.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe are fantastic together, driving the movie forward with their powerful acting. Roger Ferris feels authentically bright and in command at all times. The music is complementary to the masterful directing of Ridley Scott. Marc Streitenfeld’s score is a wonderful string-driven work, accented by an occasional Arabic instrument.
Political thrillers are numerous these days and come in two flavors. There are those that copy previous success and those that stand out in one way or another. Body of Lies, much thanks to its source material, a novel by David Ignatius, falls into the latter category. The dialogue is smart and sophisticated, perfect for the audience who enjoys being treated like they are able to figure some things out for themselves. If you enjoy modern political thrillers and are tired of the formula, Body of Lies will exhilarate like a cold beer in the middle of a desert.
Body of Lies will exhilarate like a cold beer in the middle of a desert.
Review by Sirus
The fight against terrorists in the Middle East is a complicated one. People die everyday to take down networks of information that thrive on simplistic methods the CIA has long since abandoned in favor of technology. Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) are American intelligence operatives running the show in parts of Iran, Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries. Roger makes connections with the local anti terrorists to cooperate in their efforts while Ed watches from a more distant vantage point.
Together the two work at taking down a prominent terrorist leader whom they believe to be responsible for a string of bombings in European countries. The story is held together by numerous strings that inter-weave to create a complex and intriguing narrative. The film moves along at such a blinding pace that the audience has no time to predict where it is going. This makes it much more satisfying when you finally realize the point of what you just saw.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe are fantastic together, driving the movie forward with their powerful acting. Roger Ferris feels authentically bright and in command at all times. The music is complementary to the masterful directing of Ridley Scott. Marc Streitenfeld’s score is a wonderful string-driven work, accented by an occasional Arabic instrument.
Political thrillers are numerous these days and come in two flavors. There are those that copy previous success and those that stand out in one way or another. Body of Lies, much thanks to its source material, a novel by David Ignatius, falls into the latter category. The dialogue is smart and sophisticated, perfect for the audience who enjoys being treated like they are able to figure some things out for themselves. If you enjoy modern political thrillers and are tired of the formula, Body of Lies will exhilarate like a cold beer in the middle of a desert.
 
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