IMDb >
War, Inc. (2008)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsWar, Inc. (2008) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 21 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 15) |
          |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Release Date:
4 September 2008 (Israel)
more
Tagline:
When it comes to war...America means business more
Plot:
A political satire set in Turaqistan, a country occupied by an American private corporation run by a former US Vice-President...
more
| full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination
more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Razzie winners!
(From The Hollywood News. 22 February 2009, 7:34 PM, PST)
Duff Takes On Bonnie And Clyde
(From WENN. 27 January 2009, 11:40 PM, PST)
(From The Hollywood News. 22 February 2009, 7:34 PM, PST)
Duff Takes On Bonnie And Clyde
(From WENN. 27 January 2009, 11:40 PM, PST)
User Comments:
A thoroughly entertaining film.
more (92 total)
US TV Schedule:
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Cusack | ... | Brand Hauser |
 | Hilary Duff | ... | Yonica Babyyeah |
 | Marisa Tomei | ... | Natalie Hegalhuzen |
 | Joan Cusack | ... | Marsha Dillon |
 | Dan Aykroyd | ... | Mr. Vice President |
 | Sergej Trifunovic | ... | Ooq-Mi-Fay Taqnufmini |
 | Ned Bellamy | ... | Ooq-Yu-Fay Taqnufmini / Zubleh |
 | John McLaughlin | ... | Himself |
 | Montel Williams | ... | GuideStar Voice (voice) |
 | Ben Kingsley | ... | Walken / The Viceroy |
| Lyubomir Neikov | ... | Omar Sharif (as Lubomir Neikov) |
| Nikolay Stanoev | ... | Bhodi Bhundhang (as Nikolai Stanoev) |
| George Zlatarev | ... | Director |
 | Bashar Rahal | ... | Video Guy #1 |
| Velislav Pavlov | ... | Video Guy #2 (as Vesilav Pavlov) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Brand Hauser: Stuff Happens (USA) (working title)
more
more
MPAA:
Rated R for violence, language and brief sexual material.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
107 min
Country:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #43117) |
Australia:MA |
Finland:K-15 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Argentina:16 |
UK:15 |
Hungary:16 |
France:U
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The character names Ooq-Mi-Fay and Ooq-Yu-Fay, loosely translated from Pig Latin, are "f**k me" and "f**k you".
more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: (At 80:00) The American Flag hanging behind Joan Cusack when she is talking is hanging on the wrong side.
more
Quotes:
Natalie Hegalhuzen:
[upon hearing an explosion outside] When did they start attacking inside the Emerald City?
Brand Hauser: I wouldn't call that an attack.
[explosion goes off right outside office]
Brand Hauser: Technically, that was a bombing. At least it sounded like it was. Not an attack, which would imply something else.
more
Brand Hauser: I wouldn't call that an attack.
[explosion goes off right outside office]
Brand Hauser: Technically, that was a bombing. At least it sounded like it was. Not an attack, which would imply something else.
more
Movie Connections:
References "Star Trek" (1966)
more
Soundtrack:
Yalla, Yalla
more
FAQ
Is this movie based on a true story?Why Hilary Duff?
Is this a sequel to Grosse Pointe Blank?
more
more (92 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for War, Inc. (2008) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Grosse Pointe Blank | Live Free or Die Hard | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Brighton Wok: The Legend of Ganja Boxing | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
Let me start by saying that "War, Inc" is not everyone's cup of tea. It is, however, very enjoyable (and gets you thinking - "Oh, crap"). The comedy involved the film isn't obvious at all - it's quite subtle (Tamerlane tanks, dry-cleaning service etc), and it changes with the twists & turns in the plot.
I may be the only one, but I won't compare this with "Grosse Point Blank", because, it's different. John Cusack - I wouldn't say he was "amazing" or "brilliant" - but he was good. On the other hand, his sister (Joan Cusack) was incredible in her delivery of lines & comedic timing - even though she was hardly in the film (I'd say the same about Ben Kingsley).
Marisa Tomei plays a convincing reporter, and manages to pull it off. Hilary Duff is very commendable for her role as central Asian pop star Yonica Babyyeah. Duff's development as an actress is very noticeable in the film, and she does a very good job (even though her accent is a tad unreal).
Overall, the film is what I would call "entertaining". It doesn't have a particular storyline, and it's quite silly at times, but it does have a subtle message. I'd say it's worth a watch.