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Body of Lies

  • 20082008
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  • 2h 8m
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Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio in Body of Lies (2008)
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A CIA agent on the ground in Jordan hunts down a powerful terrorist leader while being caught between the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and Jordan Intelligence.A CIA agent on the ground in Jordan hunts down a powerful terrorist leader while being caught between the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and Jordan Intelligence.A CIA agent on the ground in Jordan hunts down a powerful terrorist leader while being caught between the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and Jordan Intelligence.
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    • Ridley Scott
    • William Monahan(screenplay)
    • David Ignatius(novel "Body of Lies")
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    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Russell Crowe
    • Mark Strong
    • Ridley Scott
    • William Monahan(screenplay)
    • David Ignatius(novel "Body of Lies")
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    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Russell Crowe
    • Mark Strong
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    • 57Metascore
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    Leonardo DiCaprio
    Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Roger Ferris
    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Ed Hoffman
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Hani
    Golshifteh Farahani
    Golshifteh Farahani
    • Aisha
    Oscar Isaac
    Oscar Isaac
    • Bassam
    Ali Suliman
    Ali Suliman
    • Omar Sadiki
    Alon Aboutboul
    Alon Aboutboul
    • Al-Saleem
    Vince Colosimo
    Vince Colosimo
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    Simon McBurney
    Simon McBurney
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    Mehdi Nebbou
    Mehdi Nebbou
    • Nizar
    Michael Gaston
    Michael Gaston
    • Holiday
    Kais Nashif
    Kais Nashif
    • Mustafa Karami
    Jameel Khoury
    Jameel Khoury
    • Marwan
    Lubna Azabal
    Lubna Azabal
    • Aisha's Sister Cala
    Ghali Benlafkih
    • Aisha's Nephew Rowley
    Youssef Srondy
    • Aisha's Nephew Yousef
    Ali El Khalil
    • Zayed Ibishi
    • (as Ali Khalil)
    Giannina Facio
    Giannina Facio
    • Hoffman's Wife
      • Ridley Scott
      • William Monahan(screenplay)
      • David Ignatius(novel "Body of Lies")
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    • Trivia
      For Manchester scenes (filmed on actual streets in the USA), any overly "American" curbside items (like certain fire hydrants) were hidden by dropping bottom-less slatted metal trash cans over them and then adding prop "English" rubbish; however, extras and crew unaware of this subtle artful touch continuously filled the apparently-normal-looking receptacles with their own trash. Between filming sessions, rueful set dressers would have to remove a foot-high layer of discarded plastic water bottles (and then reset and fluff the "official" rubbish).
    • Goofs
      The area around Balad, Iraq is flat, not mountainous.
    • Quotes

      Hani: You know you can always tell who cares about you the most by who comes first to visit you in the hospital.

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      Performed by Amira Saqati

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    8/10
    DiCaprio shines as usual in a technically well made film that ranks amongst the better Ridley Scott films
    Ridley Scott has always been very consistent in my mind as a filmmaker. He has occasional flashes of genius (Alien, Gladiator), but always seems to make steady, good, interesting, and watchable films. The same applies here with Body of Lies. While the film will not be this year's major awards contender, Body of Lies is among the better films by Scott, somewhere between American Gangster and Black Hawk Down.

    One thing Scott always manages to do in his films is ground the film in reality very well, setting a mood that allows us to get into the film easier. While it has its dark moments, I wouldn't consider this a supremely dark or depressing picture, despite the subject matter. In Body of Lies, his take on the War on Terror in the Middle East is gripping and realistic (especially the sets), though not as thrilling as it should be. Though put in danger many times throughout the film, I didn't find myself on the edge of my seat whenever those moments rolled around.

    As we already know, the film features two of the most dynamic and talented actors working today in Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Here, Scott gives his usual tag team partner Crowe a break to let DiCaprio take the reigns. Leo has long been one of my favorite actors for his ability to bring intensity and grit to every role he plays (outside of Titanic and Gilbert Grape, of course), making real and believable characters time in and time out. Again, DiCaprio steals the show and makes the movie watchable, as he's in almost every scene in one way or another. Without his commanding and charismatic presence, the film would sink. He delivers yet another winner of a show, showcasing his ability to grow into even more adult roles as he grows older. His role in the film is strikingly similar to his position in his career. He's in between young heroic roles and adult authoritative roles, which is what his Roger Ferris is: a young CIA agent dealing with new found authority and choices.

    Though on paper, Russell Crowe's role is pretty weak, he manages to turn in a great performance through an altered appearance and voice. Once again, Crowe's character symbolizes who he is as a person: a shaken soda bottle one twist from exploding. It is because our two leads (I feel weird saying that, as DiCaprio is the only true lead) work so well together and hold our attention so well that the film succeeds. An able supporting cast adds to the film as well.

    Technically well made, just like every other Scott films, Body of Lies brings nothing new to the table while taking things we've seen before and one-upping the last to do it. The sound in particular was a plus for me, as was the art direction (like I've said, these are always good things in a Ridley Scott film). The preview can be a bit deceiving in marketing the film as an action political thriller, like Blood Diamond, when in reality it is the thinking man's thriller without that plot twist I thought would be coming. While the film does have some marvelous and well done action, it's few and far between, as the film is more about gathering intelligence than intelligently blowing everything up.

    I also appreciate that the film rarely dragged or got boring, and I credit this to yet another winning script from William Monahan, scribe of The Departed. I think another Oscar nomination for Monahan is possible here. All in all, Body of Lies is a well made film that would be nothing special (again, the lack of thrills in some parts) if not for the commanding presence of Leonardo DiCaprio and the always consistent Ridley Scott. It's not worth losing your head over, but it is worth giving the price of admission to your local theater.
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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2008 (United States)
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
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      • Casablanca, Morocco
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      • Scott Free Productions
      • De Line Pictures
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