Body of Lies

Movie Releases: Body of Lies, Happy-Go-Lucky, RocknRolla…

Saturday, October 11, 2008 3:30PM - By

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Hmmm…what will it be? A little bit of Guy Ritchie’s latest film RocknRolla? It’s just like the rest of his movies, but different I guess. Or how about Quarantine, a horror film with zombish creatures shot Cloverfield style. There’s always the book, gone film City of Ember. It’s got Bill Murray and Tim Robbins! Personally, all you have to say to me is Russel Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio in a spy/war film and I’m there. Body of Lies definitely is my pick of the week. Although Sally Hawkins has been getting a lot of Oscar buzz for Happy-Go-Lucky so that might be worth a gander. Nights and Weekends is your little, strong indie film, that if you have time and if you can find is a great date flick.

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Body of Lies Review Round Up

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 1:47PM - By

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Leonardo Dicaprio and Russel Crowe have teamed up for the seemingly awesome political war thriller Body of Lies. But does the film lives up to it’s potential? The critics have spoken and it’s not looking for good. Here is some of what they had to say:

Hollywood Reporter: Here is a landscape of deserved paranoia and horrific violence, of countless life-or-death scenarios, total distrust of enemies and allies alike and open contempt for anything American — again not undeserved. It may not be as much fun as old spy movies starring Cary Grant or more recent entertainments such as “Spy Game,” directed by Ridley’s brother Tony, but it feels all too accurate. – Kirk Honeycutt

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