Rating: R
Movie Release Date: November 6, 2009
DVD Release Date: March 23, 2010
Plot 411: A reporter meets a psychic superman and follows him from Kuwait to Iraq during the War on Terror.
Review: George Clooney is pretty much my hero. He has managed to have a successful career doing major blockbuster films as well as small, independent movies that inspire him. He doesn't seem to drown in the money or fame like other celebrities. Instead, he puts in his time doing mainstream projects, then distributes some more meaningful affairs. In this latest film, Clooney plays Lyn Cassady, a former Army soldier who was selected to serve with an elite group of men. These men, led by Bill Django (Jeff Bridges), were tasked with using alternative methods to win wars. This includes psychic powers, shape shifting and mind control - basically all paranormal activities available. Pretty out there stuff, right? While in Kuwait, Lyn meets a budding journalist named Bob (Ewan McGregor) and teaches him some of the techniques. The audience just tags along with Bob and mimics his awe and disbelief. Can this really be true? The movie definitely isn't for everyone, with it's far out premise and wry humor. I enjoyed it though. Interestingly enough, it's based on a book and research, so it appears the military really did look into this type of technology (can you even call it that?). Also in this film are Kevin Space and Stephen Root.
Movie Release Date: November 6, 2009
DVD Release Date: March 23, 2010
Plot 411: A reporter meets a psychic superman and follows him from Kuwait to Iraq during the War on Terror.
Review: George Clooney is pretty much my hero. He has managed to have a successful career doing major blockbuster films as well as small, independent movies that inspire him. He doesn't seem to drown in the money or fame like other celebrities. Instead, he puts in his time doing mainstream projects, then distributes some more meaningful affairs. In this latest film, Clooney plays Lyn Cassady, a former Army soldier who was selected to serve with an elite group of men. These men, led by Bill Django (Jeff Bridges), were tasked with using alternative methods to win wars. This includes psychic powers, shape shifting and mind control - basically all paranormal activities available. Pretty out there stuff, right? While in Kuwait, Lyn meets a budding journalist named Bob (Ewan McGregor) and teaches him some of the techniques. The audience just tags along with Bob and mimics his awe and disbelief. Can this really be true? The movie definitely isn't for everyone, with it's far out premise and wry humor. I enjoyed it though. Interestingly enough, it's based on a book and research, so it appears the military really did look into this type of technology (can you even call it that?). Also in this film are Kevin Space and Stephen Root.
Watch It: If you like Burn After Reading. It sorta has that same vibe, but the humor is definitely more dry and delivered in a dead-pan manner.
Skip It: If, after watching the trailer, you're already bored. This movie is pretty dialogue heavy without much action.
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